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5 Common Gaps in Workplace Noise Management

Posted February 20, 2026 | Category:
Workplace noise risks are often underestimated until hearing damage has already occurred. In this article, we explore five common gaps in workplace noise management, from outdated assessments and inconsistent audiometric testing to poor follow-through on control measures. Understanding these gaps can help organisations strengthen compliance, reduce risk and better protect their workforce.
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JTA Screening Audiometry Training Course

Posted January 22, 2026 | Category:
Where hearing protection is required in the workplace, audiometric testing is an ongoing obligation under OHS and WHS Noise Regulations. For many organisations, this means hearing tests are not a one-off activity, but a recurring part of managing noise exposure and protecting worker health.
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How to Safely Manage Recalled Coloured, Magnetic and Kinetic Sands

Posted November 20, 2025 | Category:
The recent coloured sand recall has become a major issue in Australia. This includes decorative sand, magnetic sand, and kinetic sand products that contain asbestos. It is the largest contamination problem for children's products since the NSW mulch incident.
Industrial food manufacturing facility with stainless steel equipment and production line under safety inspection.

Flour Dust Now Has a Legal Limit for the First Time in Australia

Posted October 10, 2025 | Category:

From 1 December 2026, Australia will introduce a dedicated Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for flour dust — a significant change for bakeries, mills and food manufacturing businesses.

Australia's new Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) will replace the existing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) from 1 December 2026.

One of the most important changes for food manufacturers is the introduction of a specific occupational exposure limit for flour (cereal) dust.

Workplace Exposure Limits Are Changing

Posted July 04, 2025 | Category:
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
Worker operating a ride-on lawn mower outdoors, an example of equipment that can exceed workplace noise exposure limits

Why Workplace Noise Is Back on the Regulator’s Radar

Posted February 05, 2026 | Category:
Workplace noise remains one of Australia’s most widespread and preventable occupational hazards. Despite long standing guidance, many workplaces continue to expose workers to hazardous noise levels that create a real risk of hearing damage.
JTA Technical Director conducting onsite workplace exposure testing as part of the 2026 Workplace Exposure Limit updates.

31 New Chemicals Added to the Workplace Exposure Limits

Posted December 04, 2025 | Category:
Australia has added 31 new airborne contaminants to the Workplace Exposure Limits ahead of the 1 December 2026 update. This article explains what PCBUs need to review, which industries may be affected, and the practical steps workplaces can take to prepare. JTA provides clear, task-focused guidance to help organisations plan confidently and stay compliant.
JTA field consultant wearing a white hard hat and orange high-visibility vest stands inside a warehouse, holding a gas detection device while a forklift loads a truck in the background.

Industries Most Affected by Australia’s 2026 Workplace Exposure Limits

Posted October 16, 2025 | Category:

The 2026 Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) reforms reach across many workplaces; they’re reshaping occupational safety and health expectations across Australian industry.
From 1 December 2026, Australia’s new Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) will replace the existing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) issued by Safe Work Australia.

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Why Annual Respiratory Fit Testing is on the Rise

Posted July 31, 2025 | Category:
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.
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New Audiometric Testing Laws in QLD

Posted June 20, 2025 | Category: Noise Blog, Safety Blog, Health Blog
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.