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Approved Code Of Practice For The Management Of Noise In The Workplace

AS/NZS 1269.3:1998 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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6.4 Hearing Protector Areas

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The requirements for hearing protector areas are detailed in Clause 10 Hearing protector areas of AS/NZS 1269.3.

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6.7 Cleaning and Maintenance of Hearing Protectors

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Employers should make supplies of replacement cushions and other replaceable parts available so repairs can be made immediately where necessary. AS/NZS 1269.3 Clause 8 Cleaning and Maintenance has further details.

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6.8 Education and Training

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Managers and supervisors should encourage the use of hearing protectors by explanation and personal example. The format and content of an appropriate training programme is given in Appendix D of AS/NZS 1269.3 Hearing protector program.

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8.2 Topics to be Covered

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Details of the content and outline of a suitable training programme are stated in Appendix D of AS/NZS 1269.3 Hearing protector program.

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8.5 Training Persons Responsible for Purchasing Hearing Protectors

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Before a person is first given responsibility for the purchasing of hearing protectors, that person must be trained to understand the HSE Act and regulations and AS/NZS 1269.3, and...

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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Topics recommended for inclusion in a training course for noise assessment should include: ... Understanding of the HSE Act, the regulations relating to noise, AS/NZS 1269:1998 and a general knowledge of this code of practice.

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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Assessment of competency should include the means to test knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice as well as AS/NZS 1269, compliance with the standard’s audiometric test procedure and factors affecting the accuracy of results. The tester m

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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Mentioned many times

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D.3 The “Classification” Method

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Table D. 3: Hearing Protector Classes (as reproduced from page 17 of AS/NZS 1269.3)

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D.4 Octave Band Method

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The Octave Band Method is described with a worked example in Appendix A of AS/NZS 1269.3.

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Where type testing has been conducted according to AS/NZS 1270:2002 the following statement shall be displayed: "Hearing protector class X tested to AS/NZS 1270. When selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269, this protector may be used in

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1269.4:1998 Occupational noise management - Auditory assessment

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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7.5 Standards for Audiometric Testing

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Audiometric testing can be carried out according to AS 1269:1989 Acoustics - Hearing conservation or AS/NZS 1269.4:1998 Occupational noise management, Part 4: Auditory assessment. Details on these methods are included in Appendix E.

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7.6 OSH Criteria for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Serious Harm

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Serious harm in the form of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is considered to have occurred when the results of audiometry under AS 1269:1989, or reference audiometry under AS/NZS 1269.4:1998 show...

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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E.2 Audiometric Testing According to AS/NZS 1269.4:1998

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Mentioned many times

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E.3 Reference and Monitoring Audiometry

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AS/NZS 1269.4 outlines two methods of pure tone audiometry, named as reference and monitoring audiometry. ... The methods, equipment and conditions in which the reference and monitoring audiometry tests are carried out is the same. This is outlined in AS/

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational noise management - Noise control management

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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5.3 The Noise Reduction Programme

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AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational noise management – Noise control management outlines the requirements and guidance on the control and reduction of noise in both new and existing workplaces. ... People such as project managers, architects and process engin

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors

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1. INTRODUCTION

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Mentioned several times

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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Hearing protection devices that offer an NRR number, but have not been tested to AS/NZS 1270:2002 (or AS 1270:1988 up to 30 June 2003) should not be used.

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D.3 The “Classification” Method

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On the surface, the grade and class methods appear to be very similar. There are, however, significant differences. These are: The hearing protection devices are tested to a different standard. Tests carried out in the manner specified by AS/NZS 1270:2002

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D.4 Octave Band Method

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Attenuation data is available for hearing protection devices tested to AS 1270:1988, or for hearing protection devices tested to AS/NZS 1270:2002. From 1 July 2003, only attenuation data for hearing protection devices tested to AS/NZS 1270:2002 should be

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G.1 Introduction

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The Joint Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors was published on 18 January 2002. Hearing protectors must be type tested to an appropriate Standard. ... From November 2001 onwards the only acceptable standard will

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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After 1 July 2003: The following statement shall be displayed so that it can be viewed without opening the packaging: "Hearing protector class X tested to AS/NZS 1270. When selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269, this protector may be

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Table D.1: Hearing protection device selection methods supported by the Noise Code of Practice

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Listed twice in this Table

NZS/AS 1319:1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment

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6.4 Hearing Protector Areas

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The signs used to identify these areas and machines should conform to the specifications in NZS/AS 1319. (See Figure 5 on following page.) The construction, location, maintenance and use of signs should conform to Section 4 of NZS/AS 1319.

AS/NZS 2107:2000 Acoustics - Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors

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1.4.2 Non-Auditory Effects of Noise

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Guidelines on appropriate noise levels that should largely prevent these effects may be found in the joint Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2107:2000 Acoustics - Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors.

AS/NZS 1269.4:1998 Occupational noise management - Auditory assessment

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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7.5 Standards for Audiometric Testing

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7.6 OSH Criteria for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Serious Harm

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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E.2 Audiometric Testing According to AS/NZS 1269.4:1998

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Mentioned many times

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E.3 Reference and Monitoring Audiometry

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1269.1:1998 Occupational noise management - Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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4.3 Methods and Equipment for Detailed Noise Assessments

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The methods of how measurements and assessments must be undertaken are detailed in AS/NZS 1269, 1998: Part 1 Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure.

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4.4 Noise Evaluation Proceduress

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The procedures for determining the levels of noise and the noise exposures from the results of the levels measured during the detailed assessment are stated in Appendix E of AS/NZS 1269.1. These procedures should be followed.

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4.6 Follow-up Assessments

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Where a follow-up assessment is required, for example, to monitor changes to the noise exposure(s) due to various factors, the assessment must be made with appropriate instruments and in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1 to ensure comparability with the resul

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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The suitable type of hearing protector for a given exposure condition therefore normally requires only the determination of the Noise Exposure Level (LAeq,8h) and the Peak Level (Lpeak). Details of the determination of the LAeq,8h and Lpeak are contained

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F.4.2 Application of Information

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An employee’s noise exposure is essentially the noise measured at the ear during a representative working day (see AS/NZS 1269.1 for more information).

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F.4.3 Determining Noise Exposure from Information

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If this is not the case, the test results need to be modified and adjusted in order to give an estimate of the total noise level when installed (See the procedure for the determination of LAeq,8h in Appendix E of AS/NZS 1269.1). ... The procedures in AS/N

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1269.0:1998 Occupational noise management - Overview

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1. Introduction

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Mentioned many times

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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AS/NZS 1269.3:1998 Occupational noise management - Hearing protector program

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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6.4 Hearing Protector Areas

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The requirements for hearing protector areas are detailed in Clause 10 Hearing protector areas of AS/NZS 1269.3.

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6.7 Cleaning and Maintenance of Hearing Protectors

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6.8 Education and Training

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8.2 Topics to be Covered

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Details of the content and outline of a suitable training programme are stated in Appendix D of AS/NZS 1269.3 Hearing protector program.

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8.5 Training Persons Responsible for Purchasing Hearing Protectors

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Before a person is first given responsibility for the purchasing of hearing protectors, that person must be trained to understand the HSE Act and regulations and AS/NZS 1269.3, and...

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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Mentioned many times

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D.3 The “Classification” Method

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Table D. 3: Hearing Protector Classes (as reproduced from page 17 of AS/NZS 1269.3)

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D.4 Octave Band Method

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The Octave Band Method is described with a worked example in Appendix A of AS/NZS 1269.3.

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors

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1. INTRODUCTION

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Mentioned several times

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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Hearing protection devices that offer an NRR number, but have not been tested to AS/NZS 1270:2002 (or AS 1270:1988 up to 30 June 2003) should not be used.

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D.3 The “Classification” Method

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D.4 Octave Band Method

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G.1 Introduction

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Table D.1: Hearing protection device selection methods supported by the Noise Code of Practice

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Listed twice in this Table

AS/NZS 1269.1:1998 Occupational noise management - Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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4.3 Methods and Equipment for Detailed Noise Assessments

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The methods of how measurements and assessments must be undertaken are detailed in AS/NZS 1269, 1998: Part 1 Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure.

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4.4 Noise Evaluation Proceduress

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4.6 Follow-up Assessments

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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D.1 Determination of Appropriate Protectors

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F.4.2 Application of Information

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An employee’s noise exposure is essentially the noise measured at the ear during a representative working day (see AS/NZS 1269.1 for more information).

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F.4.3 Determining Noise Exposure from Information

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

AS/NZS 1269.2:1998 Occupational noise management - Noise control management

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4.2 Detailed Noise Assessments to be Carried Out by a Competent Person

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Detailed noise assessments must be carried out by a competent person. The competent person carrying out the assessment should have a thorough understanding of ... The Act, AS/NZS 1269 and this code.

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5.3 The Noise Reduction Programme

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APPENDIX I: DEFINITIONS

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Mentioned many times

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B.1 Noise Measurements and Assessments

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B.2 Audiometric Testing

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G.3.2 Information on the packaging

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Introduction

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Mentioned many times

Approved Code Of Practice For The Management Of Noise In The Workplace

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