The obligation
Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant have specific noise emission duties under WHS Regulation 59, explained in Chapter 6 of the Code.
Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant or substances must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that it is without risks to health and safety, including testing, analysis and providing specific information. Manufacturers must consult designers of the plant, importers must consult designers and manufacturers, and a person commissioning construction work must consult the structure's designer.
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- Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant have specific noise emission duties under WHS Regulation 59, explained in Chapter 6 of the Code.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, suppliers and installers regarding noise is a WHS requirement set out in Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is WHS Act > WHS Regulation reg 59 > Noise CoP ch 6 § Section 7 / Regulation 59.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, suppliers and installers regarding noise is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (FEDERAL). In short, Designers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers of plant have specific noise emission duties under WHS Regulation 59, explained in Chapter 6 of the Code.
What changed recently?
Duties of designers, manufacturers, suppliers and installers regarding noise was last updated on 19 October 2026.