Noise Basics

Noise Basics workshop

Noise Basics is a free education program helping Victorian employers who manage occupational health and safety (OHS) in small to medium businesses. Get practical tools to prevent noise-related injuries, improve safety and support a more productive workplace.

Occupational noise is any sound in the workplace, wanted or unwanted, that can damage hearing. It continues to be a common workplace hazard, with hearing loss claims making up 85% of all occupational disease claims. Common sources of occupational noise include heavy machinery, power tools, assembly lines, industrial vehicles and loud impact noises (hammering, cutting).

What you’ll get

The online workshop helps you:

• improve your knowledge about the types of occupational noise and what makes it hazardous (e. g. level of noise to which employees are exposed, duration of exposure to the noise, systems of work, plant and other sources of noise at the workplace)
• improve your risk management practices in relation to occupational noise
• understand your OHS responsibilities
• spot early warning signs of an injury from occupational noise
• access free resources and support tools
• keep your workplace safe.

Workshop benefits

By attending the workshop you can:

• feel confident to proactively identify risks and prevent noise related workplace injuries
• improve productivity and reduce absenteeism in your workplace
• improve employee wellbeing and workplace culture through your commitment to safety
• improve compliance
• gain peace of mind that you’re supporting a safe place to work.

Eligibility

The workshops are designed for Victorian:

• employers, managers and supervisors with OHS responsibilities
• small and medium-sized businesses (1-199 employees), including full-time, part-time and casual workers.

Registration

Registration opens in June 2026.

Workshop dates