Noise & Sound

Occupational Noise Assessments

The person conducting the business or undertaking who provides the personal protective equipment as a control measure must provide audiometric testing for the worker. Your workplace may need regular noise assessments to comply with the New South Wales regulations. The New South Wales Work Health and Safety Act 2011 No 10  and the Work Health and Safety Regulations (2012) sets an eight-hour energy average (LAeq 8hr.) limit of 85 dBA and a peak noise exposure level limit of 140 dB(C). An employer must ensure that appropriate control measures are taken if a person is exposed to noise levels exceeding either of these limits. The maximum penalty for  an offence committed by a body corporate is $1,500,000.

The person conducting the business or undertaking who provides the personal protective equipment as a control measure must provide audiometric testing for the worker.

You are likely to need an Occupational Noise Assessment survey and report at least every five years (or when any changes are made to the workplace) to comply with the Regulation, if your industry is one of the following:

  • Construction / Demolition
  • Food / Beverage / Paper / Paint Manufacturing
  • Chemical / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Mining / Power Plants
  • Brick / Concrete / Ceramic Manufacturing
  • Metal / Wood Working / Plastics Manufacturing
  • Transportation / Logistics / Containers
  • Entertainment Industries
  • Council / Colleges / Hospitals
  • Offices / Call Centres / Banks

Noise and Sound Services have many years experience of carrying out Occupational Noise assessments. Our assessment reports identify the noise hazards and those employees at hearing damage risk. Included in the report is practical advice on noise control engineering solutions, a noise buying standard, use of hearing protectors and hearing protector signs (where applicable) in the workplace.

Please phone us on 02 9449 6499 or email us for an obligation free quote.

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