Audiometric testing
New WA WHS Regs – Audiometric testing
The new WA Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022 The new nationally harmonized Work Health & Safety Act 2020 and Regulations came into effect from 31st March 2022 in WA. These are governed by Worksafe WA. With these regulations come some significant changes. This article refers to those changes around Noise and Audiometric Testing. For…
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Audiometric tests – new WA WHS regulations The new WA Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations for audiometric tests come into effect from March 31st 2022. Under these WHS regulations, the employer is required to provide audiometric testing at least every 2 years if hearing protection is used to protect the worker from the risk…
Read MoreWorkCover hearing test
What is a WorkCover hearing test? In WA, a WorkCover hearing test is governed by WorkCover WA. Under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, it is compulsory for employers to arrange and pay for baseline hearing tests for all workers in prescribed “noisy” workplaces. All workers employed in a prescribed workplace for the…
Read MoreHearing test preparation
If you are booking an online appointment for your audiometric test, please read the employee hearing test checklist below to ensure you can be tested on the day. Please have your photo ID with you at your appointment. If you have any questions or would like further information please Contact Us.
Read MoreManaging noise – WA mining industry
This week, WA’s Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) issued Mines Safety Bulletin no. 169 focused on the dangers of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in mines. Exposure to prolonged or excessive noise has been proven to cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus (a high-pitched ringing in the ears). Both conditions are debilitating with…
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