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New Audiometric Testing Laws in QLD

From 29 July 2025, audiometric testing becomes mandatory in Queensland, aligning with laws already in place in NSW and VIC. This blog explains what employers need to do to comply, why testing matters, and how it fits into a broader noise management strategy. We also break down compliance deadlines across all Australian states and territories, and show how JTA’s services — from onsite testing to integrated noise assessments — help businesses reduce the risk of hearing loss and stay compliant under WHS laws.

By AdamS@jta.com.au

on 20 Jun 2025 10:43 AM

Audiometric Testing
Workplace Noise Compliance
Hearing Protection
WHS Regulations
Occupational Health
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Risk Management
Queensland WHS Update
Health Surveillance
JTA Detect Protect

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JTA’s NSW Office Set To Expand

Demand for our expertise in NSW has grown significantly in the last few years. As a result, we have decided to expand the team and strengthen the skill base so we can help you with all your work health, safety and noise requirements more efficiently.

By mainadmin

on 04 Feb 2025 10:11 AM

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Are WHS And Productivity Linked?

Health and safety in the workplace has often been associated with parallel improvements in productivity. Less often have the improvements been supported by scientific study.

By mainadmin

on 27 Jun 2023 4:51 PM

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Why ‘How To Lift’ Training Isn’t Enough

Manual handling can be a necessary part of getting a job done at many workplaces. Where manual handling involves moving people, repetitive actions, unstable loads and other factors, the work can become hazardous and it is the biggest cause of injury at many workplaces.

By mainadmin

on 27 Jun 2023 4:35 PM

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Why Outsource Health + Safety In 2023?

An Australian Financial Review article¹ at the end of December 2022 described the challenge of finding skilled labour in the current employment market. There are simply not enough qualified candidates out there to fill the jobs required.

On the Seek website there are currently 3,337 advertisements for OHS Consultants and 7,640 advertisements for Health and Safety Managers. You are not alone if you are struggling to find an experienced OHS/WHS professional for your business.

By mainadmin

on 23 Jan 2023 4:35 PM

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Federal vs State – Do We Have The Balance Right?

OHS (or WHS outside Victoria) is principally a state and territory responsibility. The Federal Government supports national organisations such as SafeWork Australia which is important for establishing national standards including the workplace exposure standards. The change of Federal government may influence the way in which some or all of these organisations operate and their funding.

By mainadmin

on 16 Aug 2022 9:29 AM

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Mitigating Risk With Inexperienced Workers

Australia is in the middle of one of its largest ever labour shortages. There is no doubt that many of you are struggling to fill vacancies for experienced staff. As reported by the Australian Financial Review¹, almost one-third of businesses in Australia are having difficulty finding staff.

By mainadmin

on 16 Aug 2022 9:23 AM

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Compliance Update: Amendments to WHS Laws

On the 6th June this year Safe Work Australia announced major amendments to the model Work Health and Safety Act and model Work Health and Safety Regulations. Whilst the amendments cover a range of issues, there are two key changes you should be aware of. They are in relation to managing psychosocial risk and a proposed prohibition on insurance for penalties. How will these, and the other changes, affect you?

By mainadmin

on 16 Aug 2022 9:21 AM

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Are You Ready?

New obligations were introduced in Victoria in November 2021 aimed at protecting workers from exposure to deadly Crystalline Silica dust. There was a phased approach to the introduction of the regulations to give you enough time to prepare for the changes to your duties and obligations. However, the 15 November 2022 deadline for the introduction of the remaining Victorian Crystalline Silica Regulations is fast approaching. What does this mean for you?

By mainadmin

on 16 Aug 2022 9:19 AM

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Lessons From Flaming Luxury Cars

The fire on the carrier ship Felicity Ace, carrying many luxury cars including electric cars, has prompted us all to have another look at how we store and use lithium batteries.

By mainadmin

on 06 Apr 2022 11:20 AM

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