JTA delivers RESP-FIT accredited respirator fit testing to help businesses meet AS/NZS 1715:2009 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 requirements. Learn how fit testing, air monitoring, and hygiene risk assessments work together to protect your team from airborne hazards like silica, welding fumes, and pathogens.

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.

If workers require tight fitting respiratory protection as part of their PPE, Respiratory Fit Testing is required to ensure the respirator is working correctly.

This article outlines: What’s changing and why Which businesses are affected How to manage chemical and physical hazards How JTA can help you comply and protect worker health

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.