Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 1992 Jurisdiction Australia - Victoria Year 1992 Published in English Source In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.2, 6p. (pages numbered 60,893 - 60,898). Serial number CCH Australia 65-650 Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Victoria, audiometric tests, noise, noise control [Secondary] exposure evaluation, law, limitation of exposure Subject category Physical hazards Abstract These regulations (made on 30 June 1992, effective 1 July 1992) were issued under the Victoria Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 (see CIS 88-1751), and they replace the Health (Hearing Conservation) Regulations 1978 (see CIS 92-1076). Contents: definitions; exposure standards (8h equivalent continuous sound pressure level: 85dB(A); peak hold sound pressure level: 140dB(lin)); design considerations; identification and assessment of exposure to noise; consultation prior to action under these Regulations; control of risk; hearing protection signs; audiometric testing; training; employee duties. In the schedule: sample form for summarising audiometric data. CIS No. 92-1438 Database ID 58842