Audiometric testing in the workplace is not new, however, in recent times, due to the inclusion of regulations in the OHSA act, the practice has become more prevalent. After 2005 when noise regulations were imposed stating that anyone who is subjected to noise levels...
Work-related noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable but irreversible condition that affects many Australian workers. Between 28–32% of the Australian workforce is likely to work in an environment where they are exposed to loud noise at work. Noise-related...
Depending on your local health and safety regulatory jurisdiction, audiometric testing will be required once decibels reach a specific action level. Audiometric testing is part of an organizations overall hearing conservation program that is completed annually, at a...
There are multiple types of audiometric testing to validate if a workers’ hearing health has been jeopardized due to working around noise. Some of these tests are briefly described in this article. Pure Tone Audiometry Pure tone audiometry (PTA) tests are the most...
If you have experienced an audiometric test, chances are you have seen and been told the results of your test via a graph. But did you really understand the information? Was the information not communicated well to you? This article will provide, in general...
You possibly think you do not need to see an audiologist for a hearing test despite being advised to do so by people around you. You must understand that routine checks can help to diagnose potential problems in their early stages and give you information about the...
