Audiometric testing under new laws
Query from a reader – I hope someone can assist:
Hi, Unsure of where to post to, but I was hoping that someone could offer some assistance. The Work Health & Safety regulation 2011 in relation to noise says that we need to undertake audiometric testing for a worker … if the worker is required to FREQUENTLY use PPE. How do they define frequent? The code of conduct does not offer more specific in relation to Frequency. By using PPE we reduce our noise levels down below excessive for the 8 hours calculations, however as they do use PPE, how do we know if we are required to have all staff undertake audiometric testing.
Anyone help please?
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