Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work

Use this model Code of Practice to protect workers from the effects of noise at work.

If you have a noisy workplace, this document guides you on:

• how noise affects hearing
• how to identify and assess exposure to noise
• how to control health and safety risks from hazardous noise.

To support the transition from workplace exposure standards (WES) to workplace exposure limits (WEL), this model Code of Practice has been amended to reflect the change in terminology to WEL. The WEL comes into effect from 1 December 2026.

Check with your regulator to find out if this Code of Practice has legal effect in your jurisdiction.