If  the identification  of  excessive  noise  indicates  the  need  to  carry  out  noise  risk assessment, the employer shall appoint a noise risk assessor(NRA )who is registered with the Director General (DOSH)  within one (1)month of the identification of excessive noise.

The objectives of noise risk assessment are to:

• identify all employees likely to be exposed to excessive noise;
• obtain information  on  noise  sources  and  work  practices  that  will  help  in  the formulation of new measures that shall be taken to reduce noise;
• check the effectiveness of existing measures taken to reduce noise exposure;
• help in the selection of appropriate PHP;
• demarcate hearing protection zones; and
• determine the need for establishing and implementing HCP

The noise risk assessment shall be reviewed:-

(a) not more than five (5) from the date of the previous noise risk assessment; or
(b) if directed by the Director General.