The obligation
PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from work health and safety risks.
Information, training and instruction must be suitable and adequate having regard to the nature of the work, the risks involved and the control measures implemented. It must be provided, so far as reasonably practicable, in a way that is readily understandable to the person receiving it. Training should be given by a competent person and should cover each party's responsibilities, how noise affects hearing, and the effects of hearing loss and tinnitus.
- What
- PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from work health and safety risks.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information, training, instruction and supervision on noise is a WHS requirement set out in Managing noise and hearing loss at work 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is WHS > Hazard Management > Noise > Training.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information, training, instruction and supervision on noise is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and hearing loss at work 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from work health and safety risks.
What changed recently?
Information, training, instruction and supervision on noise was last updated on 9 October 2026.
