Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00426:reg:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00426
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 0 (pt 10/20)
Character Range: 48021–50849

is reasonably practicable, be provided in a way that can be easily understood by any person to whom it is provided.
Training should be provided to:

    * those workers who may be exposed to hazardous noise or other agents that may contribute to hearing loss
    * their managers and supervisors
    * workplace health and safety committees and health and safety representatives
    * those responsible for the purchase of plant, noise control equipment, personal hearing protectors and for the design, scheduling, organisation and layout of work.
The contents of the training program should include:

    * the health and safety responsibilities of each party at the workplace
    * how hearing can be affected by exposure to noise
    * the detrimental effects hearing loss and tinnitus have on the quality of life, both at work and socially
    * the tasks at the workplace that have the potential to give rise to hearing loss and the likely noise exposure level
    * how to use noise control measures
    * how to select, fit, wear, maintain and store personal hearing protectors
    * how to report defects in hearing protectors and noise control equipment or raise any concerns regarding hazardous noise
    * the purpose and nature of audiometric testing.

5.9 Implementing and maintaining control measures
A noise management plan may help implement the chosen noise control measures effectively. It should identify what action needs to be taken, who will be responsible for taking the action and by when.
The plan should be based on the results of any noise assessment and should also include:
    * measuring noise levels to confirm that control measures are achieving expected attenuation
    * specifications for purchasing or hiring plant
    * a description of any training and supervision that may be needed
    * control measures for temporary work areas and situations
    * timeframes for reviewing noise assessments and control measures.
Regulation 37: You must ensure that the control measures you implement remain effective. This includes checking that the control measures are suitable for the nature and duration of the work, are installed, maintained and used correctly.

6. HOW TO REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES

Any noise control measures that are implemented must be reviewed, and if necessary revised, to make sure they work as planned and to maintain, so far as is reasonably practicable, a work environment that is without risks to health and safety.

Regulation 38: A person conducting a business or undertaking must review and as necessary revise noise control measures:
    * when the control measure does not control the risk so far as is reasonably practicable
    * before a change at the workplace that is likely to give rise to a new or different health and safety risk that the control measure