Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsNoise Exposure Regulations, 20246. Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers |
| (1) | Any designer, manufacturer, importer or supplier must— |
| (a) | as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that plant or machinery are designed and manufactured to minimise the risk of exposure to noise when properly used; |
| (b) | as far as is reasonably practicable, supply plant or machinery that can be transported, received, stored and handled in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to noise; |
| (c) | as far as is reasonably practicable, install plant or machinery in a manner that minimises the risk of exposure to noise when properly used; and |
| (d) | provide the employer or user with— |
| (i) | noise and vibration emission data for the plant or machinery to be supplied; |
| (ii) | information, instruction and training as deemed necessary to minimise the risk of exposure to noise during the use of plant or machinery; and |
| (iii) | information on the appropriate maintenance of plant or machinery to ensure safe operation and use. |