Quiet please! Fighting noise pollution

Useful sites

Noise sources and their measurement (World Health Organization)

Discusses environmental noises, how they can be measured and why their measurement is not straightforward.

Australia's vehicle noise limits too loud: NRTC report (National Road Transport Commission, Australia)

Summarises the findings of a report on vehicle noise regulations. The full report can be access by clicking on 'A review of the noise related Australian design rules and engine brake noise' at the end of the article.

Noise and vibration (WorkSafe, Western Australia)

Provides information on workplace hazards relating to noise and vibration. Click on 'Education' for articles about noise and vibration.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Noise reduction (transcript from The Science Show, 15 May 2004)
Discusses a device that significantly reduces noise levels and lets fresh air into buildings.

Silencing sound (Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science, 30 May 2002)
Describes the possibility of using public sculptures as sonic crystals to dampen urban noise.

Information from each State.

Australian Capital Territory
Noise – environment protection policy (Environment ACT)

New South Wales
Noise (New South Wales Government Department of Environment and Climate Change)

Northern Territory
What is environmental noise and why should I be concerned? (Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport)

Queensland
Noise (Department of Employment and Industrial Relations)

South Australia
Noise (Environment Protection Agency)

Tasmania
Noise (Workplace Standards Tasmania)

Victoria
Noise prevention and control in Victoria (Environment Protection Authority)

Western Australia
Guidance for the assessment of environmental factors – environmental noise (Environmental Protection Authority)

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Page updated February 2009.