Schedule 26 position
Noise Officer
Assess noise exposure and advise on effective noise controls.
THE LEGISLATION EXAM IN NUMBERS
- 55questions: 15 mandatory, 20 general, 20 on the Noise Officer role
- 3 hoursin one sitting
- 80%to pass: 44 of 55
- Open bookyour own printed WHS Act and Mines Regulations, tabbed and highlighted within WorkSafe's rules
Published by WorkSafe WA (legislation examinations FAQ). The exam pass is one requirement among several; appointment to the position is a separate step by the mine operator.
APPOINTMENT
Check the role and eligibility.
Required where exposure is likely to exceed the noise exposure standard. Check clause 2(3) for the approved noise course, risk-management training and applicable legislation exam.
Read Schedule 26 clause 2 and current WorkSafe competency guidance before appointment.
A qualification, official exam pass and written mine appointment are separate things. Confirm your appointed place, functions and alternate arrangements.
WORKING INTERFACES
Who the role works with.
- Reports to the SSE or Exploration Manager and advises the mine operator.
- Works with operational supervisors and those responsible for plant controls.
LEGAL FUNCTIONS
What the position is responsible for.
- Survey noise to identify excessive sources or verify controls.
- Report findings and exposure-reduction plans to the SSE or Exploration Manager.
- Advise the mine operator or relevant executive on sources and controls, and monitor personal noise exposure.
Schedule 26 clause 2
PRACTICAL SHIFT ROUTINE
Daily prompts to adapt to your site.
- Review changes in plant, tasks or exposure patterns.
- Check the monitoring programme and outstanding control actions.
- Record findings and communicate affected work restrictions through site channels.
PQM suggested workflow — adapt to site arrangements; not a universal daily legal frequency. Inspection timing is risk-based; these prompts are not a universal statutory daily checklist.
WHEN AN INCIDENT OCCURS
Work through the site emergency plan.
Escalate excessive exposure or failed noise controls and support assessment by competent personnel. Seek appropriate medical help for a person reporting injury; do not diagnose hearing damage in the app.
Open incident first actionsSOURCE & REVIEW
Read the controlling source.
Schedule 26 clause 2
- WA legislation: current WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
- WorkSafe: demonstrating competency
- WorkSafe: emergency plan for mining operations
Overview of the role-specific functions. Other WHS duties and site procedures may also apply. Sources checked 2026-10-05. Editorial summary awaiting independent professional review. Check current law, your written appointment and site procedures.
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