Status and details

Status and details

This page contains information about the document’s status, key dates and enquiry contact details. There is also a summary of changes between the current version and the previous version of the document.

Hazardous Noise Risk Management Guideline

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 31st March 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st March 2030 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Director, Health Safety and Wellness The noted authority approved this version of the document.
Approval Date 21st March 2025 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Policy Owner Jim Carmichael
Director, Health Safety and Wellness
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact Health, Safety and Wellness Division General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Name of Guideline changed to Hazardous Noise Risk Management to reflect that the duty on UQ is to manage noise exposure (prevent) rather than (narrow) conserve hearing. This name change also better supports the stated Purpose and Scope.
The use of the term Hearing Conservation Program has been removed because in effect this term was being used for those workers undergoing audiometry and the term Hearing Conservation Program is much broader than this. Instead, the term Audiometry Testing Program has been included for those workers undergoing audiometry.
Other updates to align with reviewed Hazardous Noise Risk Management Procedure.

Clauses Amended:Guideline: 2, 6, 9, 21-24, 29, 33-36, 38, 41, 49-53, 57, 59, 61, 66-69, Appendix