Hearing loss can be permanent, which is why focusing on maintaining optimal hearing health is so important, especially in this noisy world. Machines and industrial society come with a price in terms of noise exposure. Regular hearing tests serve a dual purpose....
From 29 July 2025, Queensland businesses will be subject to new requirements for audiometric testing of workers exposed to excessive noise. Audiometric testing is a preventative health measure for the purpose of monitoring and preventing noise-induced hearing loss...
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...
