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Workplace Exposure Limit changes coming December 1

Diesel Exhaust Exposure in Transport and Logistics

Posted September 09, 2026 | Category:

Diesel engines are a common part of transport and logistics operations, from trucks and forklifts to yard vehicles and equipment used in fleet maintenance facilities.

Their exhaust can also expose workers to a mixture of gases and fine particles. Exposure is not limited to drivers. Loading dock workers, warehouse employees, mechanics and others working around diesel-powered equipment may also be exposed, particularly where engines operate in enclosed or partially enclosed areas.

JTA technician in a food manufacturing processing facility highlighting new Workplace Exposure Limits from 1 December 2026.

7 Flour Dust Risks in Food Manufacturing

Posted August 21, 2026 | Category:
Flour dust exposure can occur across food manufacturing, from ingredient tipping and batching to mixing, coating and cleaning. Discover seven tasks that can expose workers to airborne flour dust and what to investigate before Australia’s new Workplace Exposure Limits take effect on 1 December 2026.
Environmental noise complaints explained by JTA acoustic consultant discussing EPA investigations, compliance risks and noise management

Environmental Noise Complaints Explained

Posted May 08, 2026 | Category:
Environmental noise complaints are rising across Australia. EPA Victoria reports that noise complaints increased from 5,404 in 2020–21 to 9,107 in 2024–25, making noise the most reported pollution issue in the state. In New South Wales, regulators recorded over 3,200 noise-related complaints and enquiries in a single year, with 4,962 environmental incidents logged through the EPA’s Environment Line.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work April 28 promoting safe and healthy working environments and workplace safety awareness in Australia

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

Posted April 17, 2026 | Category:
World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28 highlights how workplace safety is evolving in Australia, including new risks, WEL changes, and how businesses can create a safe and healthy working environment.
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What Is a Baseline Audiogram in Workplace Hearing Testing

Posted March 20, 2026 | Category: Noise Blog
A baseline audiogram is an initial hearing test used in workplace audiometric testing to establish hearing thresholds. It enables organisations to track changes over time, identify hearing loss early, and manage risks associated with occupational noise exposure.
Food manufacturing worker in high-vis safety gear conducting occupational hygiene monitoring at an industrial facility, highlighting airborne exposure assessment ahead of the December 2026 Workplace Exposure Limit changes.

Occupational Hygiene Monitoring in Food Manufacturing

Posted August 28, 2026 | Category:
Food manufacturing can expose workers to more than flour dust. This guide explains how occupational hygiene monitoring can help identify exposure to flour and ingredient dusts, ammonia, carbon dioxide, cleaning chemicals, diesel emissions and welding fumes, and help determine whether existing controls are effective ahead of the new Workplace Exposure Limits commencing 1 December 2026.
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Book Your School for an Asbestos, Mould and Air Quality Inspection

Posted May 29, 2026 | Category:
More than 1,000 NSW schools contain asbestos-containing materials, while many are also managing mould, ventilation and indoor air quality concerns within ageing infrastructure. School holiday periods are ideal for environmental health reviews, what is commonly found during inspections, and how JTA's Detect. Protect. approach helps schools identify risks before maintenance works begin and students return.
construction noise monitoring equipment preventing noise complaints project delays environmental noise assessment

When Do You Need Acoustic Advice for a Project?

Posted April 23, 2026 | Category: Noise Blog
Learn when to engage acoustic advice to manage environmental noise, avoid complaints, and meet planning requirements before project delays occur.
general environmental duty noise compliance risk of harm construction site acoustic assessment

What Is General Environmental Duty for Noise Compliance

Posted April 09, 2026 | Category: Noise Blog
General Environmental Duty requires organisations to minimise the risk of harm to human health and the environment by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing practical measures.
Worker wearing hearing protection in an industrial environment representing effective workplace noise management

What Effective Workplace Noise Management Looks Like in Practice

Posted March 06, 2026 | Category:
Effective workplace noise management involves identifying noise risks, monitoring exposure levels and linking results with audiometric testing to ensure workers are protected from harmful noise.