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Major Risk - Excessive Noise

When selecting a venue involving entertainment consideration should be given to the level of noise that may eminate from the venue before, during and after the event, particularly while patrons are entering and leaving the venue. Amplified music, motors, refrigeration equipment and generators can also create problems for local residents and businesses. 

Licenses/Permits

If excessive noise is anticipated the Local Council should be consulted in the planning stage to determine if a permit to hold the event is required. A liquor license issued by Liquor Licensing Queensland may also impose noise restrictions on the event.

Risk Assessment

Event organisers must ensure that a Risk Assessment is conducted to address possible sources of noise. In addition, organisers must ensure that all necessary approvals are obtained prior to the event, and that all applicable noise requirements are adhered to at all times during the event.

Further Information

The following resources will provide further information in relation to noise at events:

Noise - Workplace Health and Safety Qld

Environment Nuisance - Rockhampton Regional Council

 

Below are some examples of hazards, risks and controls associated with excessive noise at events

Hazards

Risks

Controls
  • Patrons and event personnel exposed to excessive noise from event activities
  • Surrounding community exposed to excessive environmental noise from the event itself
  • Poor identification of potential sources of excessive noise
  • Failure to comply with license/permit requirements concerning control of noise
  • Event personnel not aware of any applicable noise restrictions
  • Possible hearing damage due to excessive noise
  • Noise complaints from the surrounding community
  • Breach of legislative requirements concerning noise
  • Breach of license/permit requirements requiring control of noise sources
  • Reputational damage to University
  • Legal action
  • Regulatory prosecution / fines
  • Ensure all potential sources of noise are subject to a Risk Assessment
  • Ensure Risk Assessment addresses potential impact of environmental noise from the event
  • Ensure all legislative requirements concerning noise are complied with at all times
  • Ensure all license/permit requirements concerning noise are complied with at all times
  • Ensure all event personnel are made aware of all requirements concerning noise for the event