Identify hearing loss or associated conditions
It can help identify any pre-existing hearing loss and if it may impact an employee’s ability to do the role. From this baseline, regular audiometry testing also helps ensure your employees maintain healthy, normal hearing. All of our workplace hearing tests are performed by qualified doctors, nurses and health professionals.
Our health screening vans and visiting health professionals can perform workplace hearing tests on-site, saving time and hassle. Alternatively, employees can come to one of our clinics.
Benefits of workplace hearing tests
- Detect and prevent hearing loss and associated conditions
- Reduce workplace injuries and accidents
- Minimise presenteeism and absenteeism
- Boost engagement and productivity
- Lower your workers’ compensation premiums
- Meet your legislative requirements
Types of hearing tests
We offer two types of hearing assessments for your employees:
Baseline tests
A reference hearing test is conducted after the employee has avoided high-level noise for at least 16 hours, ensuring the ear is not fatigued. It serves as a baseline for future monitoring.
Monitoring tests
Monitoring testing detects any significant changes in hearing, such as noise-induced hearing loss, without requiring quiet time before the test (AS/NZS 1269.4). It highlights any issues with the use of hearing protection.
Hearing loss criteria
We triage workers who show a shift in average threshold of:Â
- 3000, 4000 & 6000Hz greater than or equal to 5Db
- Greater than or equal to 10dB at 3000 & 4000Hz
- Greater than or equal to 15dB at 6000Hz
- Greater than or equal to 15dB at 500, 1000, 1500 or 2000Hz
- Greater than or equal to 20dB at 8000Hz
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about workplace hearing tests.
Who should have regular hearing tests?
Any individual can benefit from regular audiometric testing. Hearing loss and associated conditions, such as tinnitus, can affect a person’s ability to perform in most roles. In some industries, it’s now a legal requirement. Learn more – Safe Work.
How long does an employee workplace hearing test take?
Testing is quick and easy and takes about 20 minutes per employee.
When do I receive hearing test results?
We send initial results straight away. A more detailed, quality-assured employee health report is then usually delivered in just two working days. Alternatively, we offer a 24-hour fast-tracked service.
