The obligation
PCBUs, officers, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties relating to noise.
A PCBU must eliminate risks arising from hazardous noise or, if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable. A PCBU must consult, cooperate and coordinate with all other persons who have a duty in relation to the same matter, so far as is reasonably practicable. Officers must exercise due diligence, including taking reasonable steps to ensure the business has and uses appropriate resources and processes to eliminate or minimise noise risks.
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- PCBUs, officers, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties relating to noise.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties in relation to 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 > Noise CoP s1.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties in relation to noise is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs, officers, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers, workers and other persons at the workplace all have duties relating to noise.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties in relation to noise was last updated on 19 October 2026.