Workplace Hearing (Audiometry) Tests

Workplace hearing testing (also known as occupational audiometric testing) is a vital health and safety measure that helps detect noise-induced hearing loss early. By establishing a baseline and tracking changes over time, the program helps protect employees exposed to hazardous noise levels and supports long-term hearing health. Audiometric testing also helps organisations identify workplace noise risks, meet compliance regulations, and reduce the likelihood of incidents related to hearing impairment.

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Onsite Audiometry Testing by Healthworks

Our employee hearing tests are conducted onsite at your workplace and offer a convenient and cost-effective way to monitor your employees’ hearing over time with minimal disruption to operations.

As part of the workplace hearing test, participants complete a questionnaire covering ear health, family history, previous hearing concerns, and both work-related and non-work-related noise exposure. Our trained assessors then conduct a pure tone audiometry assessment using specialised audiometric equipment and noise-reducing headphones to measure hearing sensitivity across a range of sound frequencies.

Where required, employees can be referred for further medical review or specialist support.

Why Do Workplace Audiometric Testing?

For most, hearing loss is a gradual onset as you age. In fact, most people are unaware that their hearing is in decline until they start to experience symptoms such as asking people to repeat themselves.

Undetected hearing loss can create significant health and safety risks in the workplace, causing distraction, communication difficulties, and frustration within teams.

Many states in Australia have regulations requiring employee hearing tests in high-risk industries where PPE is used. Regular testing not only ensures compliance but also demonstrates your commitment to proactive worker health and safety.

Identifying hearing loss early is critical. Annual occupational audiometric tests help protect employees, reduce safety risks, and support productivity.

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What is Included in a Workplace Hearing Test?

Healthworks provides workplace hearing tests for employees across Australia. Our team of medical professionals provide a personal and confidential assessment of your employees’ current hearing status. Our workplace audiometric tests include:

Hearing questionnaire

Employees complete a hearing questionnaire covering general ear health, family history, existing issues, and noise stress.

This background information helps our assessors offer the best possible support to individuals.

Onsite hearing test

Our audiometric testing is conducted by an experienced professional, using procedures and pure tone audiometry equipment that comply with Part 4: Auditory Assessment of AS/NZS 1269: Occupational noise management.

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Workplace Hearing Tests FAQs

Employees who are exposed to noise in the workplace, particularly at levels that exceed safe limits, should undergo workplace hearing tests. This includes workers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and mining, or any environment with high noise levels.

Additionally, employees who notice changes in their hearing, such as difficulty understanding speech or ringing in the ears, should also consider occupational audiometric testing.

The frequency of hearing checks depends on the level of noise exposure and workplace regulations. In many workplaces, hearing tests should be carried out annually, especially for employees exposed to high levels of noise.

However, the specific timing may vary depending on local regulations or company policies. Workers with a history of hearing issues may require more frequent checks. If you’re unsure about the optimal frequency of audiometric testing in your workplace, reach out to Healthworks.

In most workplaces, employees are encouraged or required to take part in hearing tests, particularly if they are exposed to hazardous noise levels. However, whether employees can opt out depends on the workplace policies and relevant regulations.

In some cases, employees may refuse testing, but this could be problematic if the workplace requires regular health assessments for safety compliance.

Yes, in Australia, hearing assessments are mandatory for workplaces with high noise levels, in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Occupational audiometric testing is required to monitor and prevent noise-induced hearing loss. Specific regulations may vary depending on the industry, but workplaces with noise hazards are generally required to provide regular hearing assessments for employees as part of their health and safety obligations.

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