Hearing tests perth
Hearing loss from chemicals
Noise exposure at work is a significant health hazard that can lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Did you know that some chemicals in the workplace can also cause hearing loss? These are known as ‘ototoxic’ chemicals (oto meaning ear). Ototoxic chemicals These are chemicals that can damage the cochlea in the inner ear…
Read MoreHearing test truck road trip
Wheatbelt – Great Southern – South West Our WorkCover hearing testing truck is hitting the road again to support regional WA businesses. We are travelling through the Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West regions in late March/April 2019. Services available: WorkCover hearing tests Ear plug fit testing Spirometry (lung function tests) Air monitoring Noise surveys Drug and Alcohol…
Read MoreWorkCover hearing tests
Have you planned your WorkCover hearing tests for this year? Matt, and our mobile hearing test facility are now back on the road for the new year. If you have started any new employees in the last few months, and they haven’t already had an audiometric test as part of their pre-employment medical assessment, then…
Read MoreAudiometric tests – WA WHS regulations
Audiometric tests – planning for the new WHS regulations It is anticipated that the new WA Work Health Safety (WHS) regulations for audiometric tests are likely to reflect that of harmonised States such as NSW and QLD. Under NSW WHS regulations, clause 58 requires that the employer provides audiometric testing at least every 2 years if…
Read MoreOnsite hearing test solutions in WA
CHP have been providing onsite hearing test solutions in WA for over 20 years. As well as onsite audiometric testing, we provide onsite spirometry, vision screening, drug testing and noise surveys. CHP are the WA onsite hearing test provider for a number of local and national Occupational Health organisations. We are also a preferred provider…
Read MoreWorkSafe inspection program – Parks & Gardens
Parks and gardens safety is the focus of the latest WorkSafe WA inspection program which is running over the 2017-18 financial year. The WorkSafe inspection program will involve inspectors visiting parks and gardens in Perth and regional areas of WA. As part of this inspection program, inspectors will look at WorkSafe priority areas such as…
Read MoreMobile hearing test booths for hire
Did you know that WHP offer mobile hearing test booths for hire in Perth and WA? As an alternative to our complete onsite hearing testing service, we also offer mobile hearing test booths for hire. Our mobile hearing test booths come with hearing test equipment for hire. Onsite hearing testing provides a cost effective and…
Read MoreAudiometric testing in Henderson
Onsite audiometric testing in Henderson, the AMC, Kwinana and around Perth is available from our mobile hearing testing facility. WHP’s hearing test truck visits the Henderson industrial area monthly to conduct onsite hearing tests for large and small businesses, including many of the ship building organisation such as Austal Ships. As well as the WorkCover…
Read MoreHearing testing WA
Work Health Professionals specialise in onsite audiometric testing in Western Australia. We can fly-in/out of site or bring our mobile facility to your workplace. As we have accredited Noise Officers in our team, we can also calibrate a room to WorkCover standards and conduct onsite WorkCover audiometric testing from a quiet room at a Project Camp…
Read More3 things to do before a hearing test
Why you should think about these “3 things to do before a hearing test”! Mining, construction, defence forces, manufacturing, carpentry, music…all these occupations have one thing in common. They are among the noisiest professions in Australia. As per the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981, it is compulsory for employers in WA to arrange and…
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