Abstract

Sets out requirements for, and provides guidance on, the types of noise assessments which may be necessary and suitable noise measuring instruments to carry them out. The procedures for noise measurement are also included.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee AV-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 7 December 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee AV-003:
Accident Compensation Corporation (New Zealand)
Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants
Australian Acoustical Society
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
Engineers Australia
Ministry of Health (NZ)
National Acoustic Laboratories
New South Wales Nurses' Association
New Zealand Audiological Society
Worksafe Division, Department of Commerce, Western Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for, and provides guidance on, the types of noise assessments which may be necessary and suitable noise measuring instruments to carry them out. The procedures for noise measurement are also included.
The type and detail of assessments carried out will depend on the use that is to be made of the information obtained.
The type of measuring instruments and procedures to be used for the measurement of noise levels will depend on such factors as the type of workplace, type of noise, work patterns and information required.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
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ISBN
Committee	AV-003
Supersedes	DR 04035 AS/NZS 1269.1:1998