This infographic outlines a 3-step approach to identifying noise hazards in the workplace.
This infographic provides information on how to protect your workers from the risks of noise-induced hearing loss at work.
Back to the May 2023 News Update
Safe Work Australia and Hearing Australia are working together to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss.
Noise-related injuries are avoidable. Through managing the risks of exposure to noise, you can prevent damage to your workers hearing.
As the PCBU, you must protect workers from noise-related injuries. There are some things you must check and put in place to meet your duties.
Noise can damage your hearing if it’s too loud. Both sudden, loud noises, like an explosion, and constant, loud noise, like working near industrial machinery, can damage your hearing.
This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons who have duties to manage risks to health and safety under the WHS Act and Regulations applying in a jurisdiction.
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: