Do I need to do a noise assessment?
Yes. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must make a reasonable attempt to assess the risk of noise at the workplace.
For complex workplaces where there are many or varied noise sources, or where workers move in and out of noisy areas, a competent person should complete a noise assessment e.g. an occupational hygienist.
For simpler workplaces where there is one noisy work activity or a single noisy machine, the PCBU can engage the machines manufacturer to provide information on noise levels.
Noise information provided by the manufacturer can then be applied to the guidance outlined in Appendix D – Ready Reckoner of the NSW Code of Practice – Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (PDF, 1377.23 KB).