Defence Noise Profile

• Firearms: Pistol 157 dB peak, rifle 160 dB peak, artillery 180+ dB peak
• Aircraft: Flightline noise 120-150 dB depending on aircraft type and distance
• Ship/submarine machinery: 90-110 dB continuous in machinery spaces
• Explosive handling: Blast noise 150-180+ dB during ordnance work

ADF Audiometric Testing Standards

ADF personnel are subject to MILCOMP (Military Compensation) standards and service-specific medical standards that may include audiometric testing requirements.

Emergency Services Noise Exposure

• Police: Firearms range exposure; sustained siren exposure
• Fire Brigade: Power saws (105+ dB), structural collapse noise; siren exposure
• Ambulance: Sustained siren exposure (120 dB)

Defence Contractors

Defence contractors supporting military activities may be subject to equivalent hearing health requirements.

Key Defence Locations

• HMAS Albatross Nowra NSW
• RAAF Amberley QLD
• Puckapunyal VIC
• Kapooka Wagga NSW
• Darwin RAAF Base NT

Conclusion

Defence and emergency services personnel face extreme noise exposure and require specialized audiometric testing coordination aligned with service-specific medical standards.

Contact Anitech for defence and emergency services hearing testing programs.