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The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Occupational noise may include | any noise in the workplace that exceeds a comfort level equivalent to that of the normal hearing capacity of human beingsAny noise that is unusual or inappropriate in that work environment/role Any noise that may have an adverse impact on human beings |
Noise management plans may include | Monitoring processesProtocols and local controlsRecommendations for additional control measuresReferrals to other experts |
Observing noise hazards include | Hearing, recognising and acknowledging an incident or noise |
Relevant legislation, and organisational policy and procedures may include | Australian or international standardsEquipment manufacturers' specificationsExposure standardsPrevious testing reportsRisk assessmentsStanding Operating Procedures (SOPs)State/territory/commonwealth OH&S Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material relating to hazards present in the workplace and industry, and associated with workplace noise |
Legislation and standards may include | Local government by-laws applicable to environmental noise emissionOrganisational standards and regulationsRelevant Australian and international standardsState/territory/commonwealth legislation, including OH&S acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance materialTechnical specifications |
Occupational noise exposure levels may include | LegislationOrganisational/environmental requirements/parametersstandardsTechnical specifications |
Organisational records may include | Electronic recordsInventoriesJournalsRegisters |
Equipment and resources may include | Noise measuring instrumentsRecording devices |
Preparation of equipment and resources may include | Calibration of measuring equipmentChecking equipment for safe and accurate operation (confidence testing)Testing equipment for serviceability |
Occupational health and safety requirements may include | Award provisionsLocal government by-laws applicable to environmental noise emissionState/territory/commonwealth OH&S legislation, including OH&S Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material |
Stakeholders may include | External agenciesGovernment/agency regulators/inspectorsImmediate supervisorsInternal agenciesOH&S representativesOther interested parties, including members of the publicRelevant personnel in the organisational structureUnit managers |
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