OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993: NOISE EXPOSURE REGULATIONS, 2024
Notice Title: Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (“OHSA”): Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024
Government Notice: GN 5953 in GG 52226 on 6 March 2025
Commencing date: 6 March 2025
The Minister of Employment and Labour has, under section 43(1)(a) and (b) of the OHSA published the Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024 (“NER”).
The publication also includes the Code of Practice for Audiometry. The objective of the Department of Employment and Labour’s Code of Practice for Audiometry in respect of the NER is to –
- assist employers with the development and implementation of a medical screening and medical surveillance programme;
- detect early NIHL; and
- prevent further hearing loss.
In addition, the publication further includes Explanatory Notes to the NER. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to all employers, employees and the public alike, who are responsible for or concerned with the control and prevention of exposure to noise in the workplace.
The Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Regulations, GNR 307 of 7 March 2003, will be repealed 18-months after the date of promulgation of the NER (i.e. 6 September 2026).
For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here.
For more information or assistance please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
