Human Resources Legislative Update

New OHSA Noise Protection Regulation Coming Into Force July 1, 2016

Human Resources Legislative Update

New OHSA Noise Protection Regulation Coming Into Force July 1, 2016

Date: March 14, 2016

On July 1, 2016, noise protection requirements will be extended to all Ontario workplaces pursuant to O. Reg. 381/15 made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The noise protection requirements currently found in the following regulations will be revoked effective July 1, 2016:

Also effective July 1, 2016, the noise protection requirements in O. Reg. 381/05 will apply to all farming operations (O. Reg. 414/05 – Farming Operations as amended by O. Reg. 385/15).

As stated by the Ministry of Labour, workplaces covered by the new noise requirements effective July 1, 2016 will now include:

  • construction projects
  • health care facilities
  • schools
  • farming operations
  • fire services
  • police services.