When are Audiometry assessments required?
Audiometry assessments are required for workers in high-noise environments where their exposure exceeds the workplace exposure standards. Workplaces should carry out noise surveys of the areas to estimate the workers' exposure and use the outcome of the assessment to identify at-risk employees. The results of the noise surveys and risk assessments will also provide recommendations on controls and the required class of hearing protection.
Simply put, if workers are required to wear hearing protection to protect their hearing from noise that exceeds the exposure standards, then they require an audiometry assessment. The audiometry assessment should be carried out within 3 months of the worker commencing employment and at least every 2 years thereafter.
Records of risk assessments and audiometry data should be kept in a file for 30 years. If you require any more information on noise assessments and audiometry assessments, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team on 07 2102 4210.
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