Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)RegulationsNoise-induced Hearing Loss Regulations, 200312. Hearing protective equipment |
| 1) | Where hearing protective equipment is provided, an employer or self-employed person shall ensure that – |
| a) | the equipment is capable of keeping the exposure below the noise-rating limit; |
| b) | the equipment is correctly selected and properly used; |
| c) | employees receive the information, instruction, training and supervision that are necessary with regard to the use of the equipment; and |
| d) | the equipment is kept in good condition and efficient working order. |
| 2) | An employer or self-employed person shall, as far as is reasonably practicable – |
| a) | issue no reusable hearing protective equipment to any person, unless the hearing protective equipment is properly decontaminated and, where appropriate, sterilized; |
| b) | provide separate containers or storage facilities for hearing protective equipment when not in use; and |
| c) | ensure that all hearing protective equipment not in use is stored only in the I place provided for it. |