Noise control measures
As a way of reducing the risks of noise in a workplace, it is important to consider and introduce the following noise control measures which are most likely to be effective.
Elimination of noise in new plant and workplaces
Noise control measures can include the design of the installation area and the design and construction of a new workplace
Engineering controls for existing plant and workplaces
The need for noise control should be considered when deciding production methods or processes and when the need to reduce noise exposure has been established
Administrative noise control measures
Administrative noise control measures should be used when it is not possible to reduce noise exposure through engineering noise control measures
Personal hearing protectors and areas
Personal hearing protectors should be used when levels of excessive noise cannot
be reduced by using other control measures
For more detail on the introduction of noise control measures, check section 5 of the Noise Advisory Standard 2004 (now known as a Code of Practice).
Last updated 21 August 2008