The obligation
Workers must be trained and have the appropriate skills to carry out a particular task safely, and training should be provided by a competent person.
Information, training and instruction for workers who may be exposed to hazardous noise should cover the proper use, wearing, storage and maintenance of PPE, including personal hearing protectors. It should also cover how noise affects hearing, the effects of hearing loss and tinnitus, the tasks that may cause hearing loss and their likely exposure levels, and how to use noise control measures. It should also explain the health and safety responsibilities of each party at the workplace.
- What
- Workers must be trained and have the appropriate skills to carry out a particular task safely, and training should be provided by a competent person.
- Source
- safework.sa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information and training for workers exposed to noise is a WHS requirement set out in Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (SA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). The relevant provision is Code of Practice — Information, training, instruction and supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information and training for workers exposed to noise is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (SA). In short, Workers must be trained and have the appropriate skills to carry out a particular task safely, and training should be provided by a competent person.
What changed recently?
Information and training for workers exposed to noise was last updated on 9 October 2026.
