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A worker who claimed her severe hearing loss was caused by her noisy office and high-pitched telephone noises has had her workers' compensation claim rejected.

Queensland has confirmed that a host of transitional arrangements for its mirror WHS Regulation will be extended by 12 months, while two model Codes of Practice will take effect in less than two weeks.

WHS transitional arrangements that are due to expire at the end of the year in Queensland are likely to be extended by 12 months, while the State Government is set to approve eight model Codes of Practice.

Safety Month and Ambassador festivities launched; WA regulators cracking down on bullying and noise; and SafeWork SA offers research grants.

Noise continues to expose employers to costly comp claims; Tasmanian firefighters gain presumptive cancer compensation; and Quad bike group responds to SWA demands with child-safety commitment.

A worker who claimed he developed tinnitus after being exposed to a "very loud" colleague, who often "cackled" at a nearby desk, has had his workers' compensation claim dismissed.

Employers must ensure all elements of a workers' comp claim are considered and communicated to the injured worker, or risk facing litigation, a Federal Court decision has shown.

Managing noise creates less stressful workplaces; National rail safety laws progress in Tasmania and NSW; Host employer fined for interlock breach after worker dragged into machine; and Employers urged to ramp up safety for hay and cyclone seasons.

The Queensland Mine Safety and Health Commission has outlined a three-step "hearing conservation program" to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss among workers.

Your workplace could be louder than you think; and New ACT Codes of Practice commence.