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Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work

What is Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work?

Safe Work Australia's model code for hazardous noise: the PCBU duty to keep exposure within the 85 dB(A) and 140 dB(C) exposure standard, officer due diligence, consultation with workers and other duty holders, training, identification of noisy work, competent noise assessment with extended-shift adjustments, the hierarchy of controls with buy-quiet purchasing, maintenance and review, a hearing protector programme to AS/NZS 1269.3, audiometric testing within three months and at least every two years, ototoxic and vibration co-exposure, acoustic shock in headset work, and the noise design and information duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers. It comprises 34 controls organised across 7 domains, and applies in Australia.

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What is Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work?
Safe Work Australia's model code for hazardous noise: the PCBU duty to keep exposure within the 85 dB(A) and 140 dB(C) exposure standard, officer due diligence, consultation with workers and other duty holders, training, identification of noisy work, competent noise assessment with extended-shift adjustments, the hierarchy of controls with buy-quiet purchasing, maintenance and review, a hearing protector programme to AS/NZS 1269.3, audiometric testing within three months and at least every two years, ototoxic and vibration co-exposure, acoustic shock in headset work, and the noise design and information duties of designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers.
How many controls does Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work have?
Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work contains 34 controls organized across 7 domains.
Where does Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work apply?
Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work applies in Australia. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of Australia Model Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work is covered here?
This page covers November 2024 edition (replaces the 2020 edition).

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