The obligation
WHS Act duties extend beyond noise, so the Code also covers other agents that may contribute to hearing loss, set out in Appendix 2.
The WHS Regulations for noise are limited to managing the risks of hearing loss, but the duties in the WHS Act extend to all health and safety risks arising from the conduct of a business or undertaking. For that reason the Code includes information about other agents that may contribute to hearing loss in Appendix 2. The WHS Regulations include more specific requirements for PCBUs to manage the risks of noise, hazardous chemicals, airborne contaminants and plant.
- What
- WHS Act duties extend beyond noise, so the Code also covers other agents that may contribute to hearing loss, set out in Appendix 2.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Other agents that may contribute to hearing loss is a WHS requirement set out in Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WHS > Noise > Other causes of hearing loss.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Other agents that may contribute to hearing loss is a WHS obligation under Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work (WA). In short, WHS Act duties extend beyond noise, so the Code also covers other agents that may contribute to hearing loss, set out in Appendix 2.
What changed recently?
Other agents that may contribute to hearing loss was last updated on 9 October 2026.
