Noise Management

1. Preparing, planning and ongoing management of excessive noise

To effectively manage noise as part of an ongoing health, safety and wellbeing management approach, principals and/or their delegates must undertake the following actions outlined in this chapter.

Consult

Principals and/or their delegates must consult on noise hazards, risks and incidents by implementing the OHS Consultation and Communication Policy, ensuring effective systems are in place, including regular communication forums.

Document

Principals and/or their delegates must document relevant noise risks and controls within their OHS risk register, by implementing the OHS Risk Management Policy to ensure effective monitoring and reviewing processes are in place, including workplace inspections, risk assessments and maintenance of the OHS risk register. These documents must be retained in accordance with the Records Management – School Records Policy.

Monitor and review

Principals and/or their delegates must monitor and review noise risks and controls by implementing the OHS Planning Policy, including activities in the OHS Activities Calendar.

Manage hazards and incidents

Principals and/or their delegates must manage noise hazards and incidents, including through eduSafe Plus, by implementing the Managing and Reporting School Incidents (Including Emergencies) Policy.