Noise Hazard Identification Checklist

Noise hazard identification checklist to help you assess the workplace and identify noise hazards that may pose harm to your workers. Using this checklist template, document findings for further hazard assessment and management toward workplace safety.

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Noise Hazard Indicators Checklist

If you tick 'Yes' to any of the following questions, a noise hazard may be present. With this, further risk and hazard assessments must be conducted.
Is a raised voice needed to communicate with someone about one meter away?
Do your employees notice a reduction in hearing over the course of the day? (e.g. Needing to turn up the radio/music playlist on the way home)
Are your employees using noisy powered tools or machinery?
Are there noises due to the impacts of explosive sources?
Are personal hearing protectors (PHP) used for some work?
Do your workers complain that there is too much noise that they can't clearly hear instructions or warning signals?
Do your workers experience ringing in the ears, blurred hearing, or sound heard differently in each ear?
Has any employee start experiencing difficulties in hearing after working here?
Does any equipment have manufacturer's information (including labels) indicating noise levels greater than any of the following:<br>(a) peak sound pressure level of 140dB(C)?<br>(b) sound pressure level of 82dB(A)?
Do results of past noise surveys indicate noise levels above 85dB?
Are there visible warning signs related to noise hazards?
Are noise barriers, machine enclosures, and/or sound-absorbing materials being used to minimize noise?
Have there been any industrial deafness claims?
Are any long-term employees hard of hearing?
Does the latest noise risk assessment indicate exposure to Noise Exposure Limit?
Are there any other issues that cause you to think there may be a noise hazard present? If yes, add a note to provide context.