Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

Regulations

Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024

6. Duties of designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers

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(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.