Tamworth is the major regional centre for the New England region and a hub for agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and transport operations. Workers across agriculture, mining, manufacturing, transport, and construction are exposed to occupational noise. Since 1 January 2024, NSW WHS Clause 58 requires employers to provide audiometric testing for workers frequently required to wear hearing protection equipment (HPE). Anitech Audiometric Testing brings mobile, accredited hearing tests directly to Tamworth and New England workplaces—ensuring compliance with minimal operational disruption.

Occupational Noise Exposure in Tamworth & the New England

Tamworth and the New England region have diverse industries with noise exposure:

Agriculture & Primary Industries

Extensive agricultural operations across the New England include grain handling, livestock operations, and equipment operation with significant noise exposure for agricultural workers.

Mining & Quarrying

Mining and quarrying operations in the New England expose workers to noise from drilling, blasting, loading, crushing, and heavy machinery.

Manufacturing & Processing

Manufacturing and processing facilities across Tamworth and surrounding areas employ workers with potential noise exposure.

Transport & Logistics

Transport companies and logistics operations employ personnel in vehicle maintenance, cargo handling, and equipment operation with noise exposure.

Construction & Infrastructure

Construction activity across the New England region creates occupational noise for building trades workers.

NSW WHS Clause 58: Tamworth & New England Compliance

From 1 January 2024, Clause 58 of the NSW WHS Regulations 2017 requires all Tamworth and New England employers with noise-exposed workers to provide audiometric testing. This applies to agricultural businesses, mining operations, manufacturers, transport companies, and construction contractors.

Key compliance requirements:

• Baseline testing: Initial audiometric test before or within 6 months of starting noise-exposed work.
• Ongoing monitoring: Testing at intervals not exceeding 2 years.
• Record retention: Secure records kept for at least 5 years.
• Worker notification: Results communicated clearly to workers.
• Health surveillance: Audiometric data integrated into WHS health surveillance program.

SafeWork NSW monitors compliance. Anitech ensures your Tamworth operation meets all WHS obligations with professional, documented testing.

Mobile Audiometric Testing Across the New England

Our service covers Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree, and surrounding New England areas. For dispersed agricultural and mining operations, we arrange on-site testing at your location. We schedule flexibly—early starts for shift workers, off-shift hours, weekend availability—to minimise operational disruption.

Why Tamworth & New England Employers Choose Anitech

Agricultural & Mining Expertise

We have conducted audiometric testing across agricultural operations, mining sites, and manufacturing facilities. We understand the noise exposure profiles and compliance challenges of New England industries.

On-Site Testing Minimises Downtime

Agricultural, mining, and manufacturing operations can’t easily pause for staff travel. Our mobile service eliminates travel time, keeping workers available for their roles.

Dispersed Workforce Support

For scattered agricultural and mining operations across the New England, we coordinate on-site testing at multiple locations, ensuring all noise-exposed workers receive baseline and ongoing audiometric monitoring.

Accredited & Compliant

All testing follows Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3638:2024). Our comprehensive reports satisfy SafeWork NSW requirements and provide defensible documentation of your WHS due diligence.

Hearing Protection Strategy for New England Industries

Effective occupational hearing protection requires a systematic approach:

1. Noise assessment: Identify noise sources and exposure levels across your operation.
2. Engineering controls: Equipment silencers, enclosed cabs, barriers, ventilation improvements.
3. Administrative controls: Job rotation, quiet break areas, shift scheduling to limit cumulative exposure.
4. PPE: Properly fitted and maintained earplugs or earmuffs when higher-order controls are insufficient.
5. Health surveillance: Baseline and regular audiometric testing to validate program effectiveness.

Audiometric testing detects whether your hearing protection program is working. Early detection of hearing loss allows intervention before permanent damage accumulates.