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.
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.
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.
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.