Navigating South Africa’s New Noise at Work Regulations
Navigating South Africa’s New Noise at Work Regulations
An interactive guide to the OHS Act & SANS 10083, helping you move from reactive reporting to proactive, data-driven hearing conservation.
Explore the Framework
The Regulatory Dashboard
Understand the key legal thresholds from the Noise Exposure Regulations that trigger mandatory action.
Noise Action Level
82 dBA
This 8-hour rating is the initial trigger. Reaching this level requires you to initiate a formal hearing conservation programme, including risk assessments and employee training.
Noise-Rating Limit
85 dBA
This is the absolute permissible exposure limit. Exceeding this requires immediate engineering controls or administrative actions to reduce exposure. PPE is a last resort.
SANS 10083: Interactive Intervention Plan
The standard mandates tiered actions based on Permanent Hearing Loss (PLH) shifts. Click on each bar to see the required response.
Select a PLH Shift
Click on a bar in the chart to view the detailed mandatory actions and consequences for that specific Permanent Hearing Loss (PLH) shift trigger. This tool helps you quickly understand your obligations at each stage of the hearing conservation process.
Your Compliance Toolkit
A strategic portfolio of instruments is required for full compliance. Select an instrument to learn how it fits into your programme.
Optimus Red
doseBadge IS
MK440
Quantum Indoor
Quantum Outdoor
Phased Implementation Strategy
Build a robust and compliant Hearing Conservation Programme with a clear, step-by-step approach. Click each phase to learn more.
Initial Risk Assessment
Conduct foundational noise surveys to demarcate noise zones and establish baseline data.
Continuous Monitoring
Deploy monitors in critical areas for real-time data streams and proactive alerting.
Specialized Monitoring
Implement solutions for hazardous areas and long-term boundary assessments.
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