What is required under the Noise Regulation?
An employer must ensure that appropriate risk control measures are taken when noise levels: • exceed an eight hour noise level equivalent of 85 dB(A); or • peak at more than 140 dB( C). • See previous FAQ for definitions. Employers are required to determine whether noise levels in the workplace exceed the exposure limits specified in the Regulation and, if noise levels do exceed these limits, implement noise management systems to eliminate the noise hazard or reduce exposure to acceptable levels. If noise cannot be eliminated the employer must take the following measures (in the order specified) to minimise the risk to the lowest level reasonably practical: • substitute the hazard • isolate the hazard from the person • minimise the hazard using engineering means • minimise the hazard using administrative means • use personal protective equipment. (See Risk Management FAQs) A combination of the above measures may be necessary to minimise the risk to the lowest possible level if a single
