The obligation
Approved Queensland code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act giving PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of workplace noise.
The Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act where exposure to hazardous noise may occur. Under section 26A of the WHS Act, duty holders must comply with an approved code of practice or follow another method that provides an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety. In most cases, following an approved code of practice would achieve compliance with the WHS Act duties on the code's subject matter.
- What
- Approved Queensland code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act giving PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of workplace noise.
- Source
- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice 2021 – Overview 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.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice 2021 – Overview is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and hearing loss at work 2021 (QLD). In short, Approved Queensland code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act giving PCBUs practical guidance on managing the health and safety risks of workplace noise.
What changed recently?
Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice 2021 – Overview was last updated on 19 October 2026.