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This audience sound-level and public noise exposure safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps lighting, sound and AV crews ensure that audience hearing is protected and legal noise limits are adhered to at concerts, festivals and other events.

It covers planning, competence, monitoring equipment, sound‑level limits, near‑speaker zones, hearing protection, public area exposure, emergency procedures and post‑event review, referencing the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and HSE event‑noise guidance. The checklist guides you through verifying that a risk assessment has been carried out, that calibrated sound‑level meters are available, and that real‑time monitoring is positioned throughout the venue. It also ensures that exclusion zones are marked, signage is displayed, and that staff are trained in noise‑control measures and hearing‑protection use.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑event checks – confirm monitoring plans and controls are in place before the audience arrives.
  • Live‑event monitoring – verify sound levels remain within limits throughout the performance.
  • Post‑event review – assess recordings and incidents to improve future events.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before the next stage of the event. The responsible supervisor completes the checklist on site, records readings, and takes corrective action immediately if limits are exceeded.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your venue, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005; HSE event‑noise guidance.

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Checks covered in this Audience Sound-Level and Public Noise Exposure Inspection checklist

This Audience Sound-Level and Public Noise Exposure Inspection safety checklist template covers 23 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

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1Has a noise risk assessment for audience exposure been completed and briefed to the crew?
2Are all sound crew members trained and competent in noise control procedures and hearing‑protection use?
3Is a calibrated sound‑level meter or dosimeter available and ready for use?
4Has the maximum permissible audience LAeq (e.g., 107 dB) been defined for this event?
5Are real‑time sound‑level monitoring stations positioned at key audience zones?
6Is the monitoring system set to trigger an alarm if limits are exceeded?
7Are near‑speaker exclusion zones clearly marked and cordoned off?
8Is signage indicating high‑noise areas displayed for the public and staff?
9Are crew members who work close to loud sources provided with appropriate hearing protection?
10Is a hearing protection policy communicated to all staff and volunteers?
11Is the sound‑reinforcement system (speakers, sub‑woofers) inspected for correct operation and secure mounting?
12Are speaker angles and distances set to minimise audience exposure while delivering required coverage?
13Is the event schedule reviewed to avoid prolonged high‑level exposure (e.g., no single track > 2 hours above limits)?
14Are emergency procedures for noise‑related incidents (e.g., hearing injury) in place and known by staff?
15Is a record of sound‑level readings taken throughout the event maintained?
16Has post‑event data been analysed to confirm compliance with the noise risk assessment?
17Are any complaints about excessive noise logged and investigated?
18Is the public address system volume controlled to avoid unnecessary exposure in surrounding areas?
19Are nearby residential or commercial neighbours informed of the event’s noise schedule?
20Is the venue’s acoustic design considered in the sound‑engineer’s plan to reduce required output levels?
21Has the event’s noise control plan been approved by the designated responsible person?
22Is a local authority noise permit obtained and displayed?
23Are ambient noise levels in surrounding residential areas monitored to ensure compliance with statutory limits?

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