Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major compensable industrial disease in Australia and entails substantial economic costs. Exposure to excessive noise also entails largely unrecognised costs to organisations by way of increased employee turnover and absenteeism, lowered performance, and possible contribution to accidents. As well as the economic cost for employers, NIHL imposes a severe burden on health and social services and the economy as a whole.<\/p>\n
This policy provides guidance in the control of workplace noise and the reduction of noise related health affects amongst employees, subcontractors and visitors, ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety Act, its regulations and codes of practice.<\/p>\n
The purpose of the policy is to prevent noise-induced hearing loss and other detrimental effects of exposure to excessive noise in the work environment.<\/p>\n
Contents<\/p>\n
Introduction
\nPurpose
\nOutcome
\nScope
\nHearing Conservation
\nWhat is occupational noise exposure?
\nPolicy
\nLegal Requirements
\nDefinitions
\nHazardous noise
\nNuisance noise
\nDecibel (dB)
\nSound level meter (SLM)
\nTime-weighted average (TWA)
\nAudiometric test (or testing)
\nWorker
\nManaging risks of noise
\nIdentification
\nRisk Assessments
\nRoles and Responsibilities
\nManagement
\nManagers\/Supervisors are responsible for:
\nWorkers are responsible for:
\nHearing Protection
\nSignage
\nAudiograms\/Hearing Tests
\nAnnual Testing
\nStandard Threshold Shift (STS)
\nTraining Program
\nTraining and education will be provided:
\nRecord Keeping<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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