HEARING TESTS (Audiometry)

Workplace hearing tests are important:

A hearing test for employees exposed to noise levels in excess of 85 dB supports compliance with the health & safety responsibilities of the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015. 

Results will provide information that can be further assessed overall for noise and risk / hazards to protect the employee.  It’s a regular reminder of PPE use and hearing conservation. Hearing Tests are a requirement under the Health & Safety Act 2015.

What’s involved?

The employee undergoes a short series of questions and a medical assessment relevant to hearing.

 

• Noise exposure history is taken

• Hearing health history is taken

• A medical examination is performed of external ear

• Audiology hearing test is performed – using software equipment

 

       Audiogram report and graph is provided to management.