Audiometries
Workplace Noise – Guidelines:
WHS – Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work – Code of Practice 2011:
Audiometric testing is an important part of managing the risks from noise exposure at the workplace.
- New Employees or those changing roles (within 3 months)
- 2 Yearly thereafter
- More frequent testing may be needed at high LAeq, 8h, which is equal or greater than 100 dB(A).
- Audiometric testing and assessment of audiograms should be carried out by competent persons in accordance with the procedures in AS/NZS 1269.4:2005 – Occupational noise management – Auditory assessment.
Services The Health Advantage offers:
- Testing to AS/NZS 1269.4 using Australian Standards Audiometers and Sound reduction Booths.
- Testing at Toowoomba and Dalby Offices.
- Testing at your workplace (mobile sound booth).
The Health Advantage Difference:
- Skilled interpretation of results.
- Notification to the candidate of any serious on work related problem found.
- Comparison to prior audiometries where available.
- Advice to employer if a significant work related problem is present.
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