NOISE 2019

🔊 What Is the Noise Regulation 2019 All About?

The Occupational Safety and Health (Noise Exposure) Regulations 2019 is a Malaysian regulation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA). It was introduced to replace the older Factories and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations and reflects a more modern, risk-based approach to managing workplace noise. These regulations aim to protect workers from hearing loss and other health effects caused by excessive noise exposure in the workplace.

🔊 Key Requirements for Employers

Under the Noise Regulation 2019, employers must: 

• Identify and assess noise risks in the workplace

• Conduct a Noise Risk Assessment (NRA) by a registered assessor

• Implement control measures to reduce exposure (engineering, administrative, PPE)

• Provide audiometric testing for exposed workers

• Train workers on noise hazards and hearing protection

• Maintain records of assessments, controls, and health surveillance

📌 Why It Matters

Even small businesses, from workshops to food processing plants, may have noisy equipment or processes that exceed safe limits. This regulation helps to:

•  Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

•  Comply with DOSH requirements

•  Improve worker health and productivity

•  Prepare for audits and inspections

NOISE KIT

• Self Assessment Noise Integrated and Comprehensive Enforcement (NICE) 

• Noise Identification

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