The obligation
Employers must determine and record employees' noise exposure where there is reasonable uncertainty whether the noise exposure standard is or may be exceeded.
The determination must consider noise level, exposure duration, plant and other noise sources, systems of work and other relevant factors, but not the effect of hearing protectors. A representative determination may be used where several employees face identical noise sources and likely the same exposure. Regulation 33 requires a written record of how those matters were considered and the results, and carries a penalty.
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- What
- Employers must determine and record employees' noise exposure where there is reasonable uncertainty whether the noise exposure standard is or may be exceeded.
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- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Employer duties on noise exposure is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 3.2 – Noise.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Employer duties on noise exposure is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Employers must determine and record employees' noise exposure where there is reasonable uncertainty whether the noise exposure standard is or may be exceeded.
What changed recently?
Employer duties on noise exposure was last updated on 19 October 2026.