Hearing Protection Policy

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PURPOSE

To enable the company to fulfill its duty of care, to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and visitors

POLICY

It is a statutory obligation, under Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 (Clause 49) for an employer to ensure that employees are not exposed to:

• Noise levels exceeding an 8 hour equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level of 85dB (A); or
• A peak sound pressure level of 140dB measured in accordance with Australian Standard 1269.

Therefore, all employees and visitors have an obligation to use some form of hearing protection at all times while working or visiting in areas where the safety warning signs are displayed.

Employees shall take reasonable care to:

i. ensure that hearing protectors fit properly and are worn every time they are required;
ii. keep hearing protectors readily available at the workplace;
iii. check for the presence of safety warning signs requiring the wearing of hearing protectors;
iv. maintain hearing protectors in a clean, serviceable condition or request replacement as necessary; and
v. store hearing protectors appropriately when not in use.
vi. not misuse or damage any equipment provided in the interests of reducing noise in the workplace.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All hearing protection will be provided for the exclusive use of an individual.

Suitable hearing protection will be provided for visitors while visiting in areas where the safety warning signs are displayed. This equipment shall be properly cleaned before re-issue.