The obligation
Designers and manufacturers of plant must make its sound power level as low as reasonably practicable, taking noise emission and exposure into account.
Regulation 29 applies this duty to designers and regulation 30 to manufacturers. If plant used for its intended purpose may cause an employee's exposure to exceed the noise exposure standard, the manufacturer must determine its sound power level. Regulation 31 sets duties for suppliers of plant.
- What
- Designers and manufacturers of plant must make its sound power level as low as reasonably practicable, taking noise emission and exposure into account.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Noise duties of designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 3.2 – Noise > Division 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Noise duties of designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Designers and manufacturers of plant must make its sound power level as low as reasonably practicable, taking noise emission and exposure into account.
What changed recently?
Noise duties of designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant was last updated on 19 October 2026.