Noise Control (Hearing Conservation) Regulations 1978 Jurisdiction Australia - South Australia Year 1978 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.3, 6p. (pages numbered 73,561 - 73,582). Serial number CCH Australia - 78-365 Descriptors [Primary] Australia, South Australia, hearing conservation, noise, noise control [Secondary] audiology, hazard identification, hearing protection, inspection, law, noise measurement, responsibilities of employees Subject category Physical hazards Abstract These Regulations commenced on 6 July 1978 and were made under the Noise Control Act 1977 (CIS 91-1772). They cover: definitions; general requirements for the institution of hearing conservation measures (workplaces with Leq > 90dB or noise level at any time > 115dB); measurement of noise; standards; exemptions; protective devices; risk identification; tests and examinations; employee obligations; wearing of hearing protective devices. In schedule: estimation of equivalent continuous noise level (Leq). CIS No. 94-439 Database ID 61992