'Guide For Assessing and Fixing Noise Problems At Work'
'Guide For Assessing and Fixing Noise Problems At Work'
Hearing loss is a significant problem in many workplaces but it can be prevented. Where it occurs it can have a big effect on a business and on employees’ lives. Imagine how frustrating it would be to have to keep asking people to repeat themselves in normal conversation or not being able to hear background noises like the telephone, the doorbell or warning signals?
This guide provides information on how noise affects hearing, how to assess exposure to noise and how to fix noise problems in the workplace. There is also specific advice for purchasing quieter equipment, some information on who can conduct hearing tests and where to find further information. It also includes a summary of the legal requirements associated with exposure to noise in the workplace. However, you should refer to the Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 2004 for specific
legal requirements.
The guide provides information on managing noise problems and contributes to the state of knowledge for compliance with the 2004 Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations. The purpose of the guide is to provide interim advice until such time as a new Victorian Compliance Code for Noise is developed.
Topics and documents covered in this publication include:
- How does noise affect hearing
- What other effects are caused by excessive noise?
- Is your workplace too noisy?
- How long can someone be exposed to noise?
- Assessing employees’ exposure to noise
- What to look for in a noise assessment report
- Fixing your noise problems
- Summary of Occupational Health & Safety (Noise) Regulations 2004
- ‘Buy Quiet’ Guide for purchasing quieter equipment
- Who can conduct Audiometric Testing?
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Victorian Worksafe publication. Legislation does differ between the various states and territories and we recommend that you check that the information is relevant to your state when reading this publication.
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