Code of Practice - Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work - Western Australia

Description

This code provides practical guidance on how to manage the health and safety risks associated with workplace noise. This code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where exposure to hazardous noise may occur. Duty holders who have a role in managing the risk of noise include:

  • persons conducting a business or undertaking
  • designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures
  • WHS service providers
  • officers.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

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