{"id":3290,"date":"2022-05-02T07:41:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/?p=3290"},"modified":"2023-05-23T11:50:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T01:50:01","slug":"audiometric-testing-brings-down-noise-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/blog\/audiometric-testing-brings-down-noise-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Audiometric Testing Brings Down Noise Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

To understand just how significant the issue of noise-induced hearing loss is within Australia, one only needs to look at the huge number of noise related hearing loss claims that are lodged on an annual basis. As it stands, approximately 4700 <\/strong>work related claims are lodged every year, and considering that employers have an obligation to take action to minimise workplace noise, ensuring that it does not exceed regulatory levels, that number is way too high. As different workplaces may be exposed to excessive noises in various ways, it is important that employers approach the issue of developing noise control practices in a methodical manner. By undergoing regular onsite audiometric testing<\/a> of their premises, companies can work at developing effective noise control practices, ensuring that employees are not harmed, and overall, develop a safer work environment. This article will discuss what employers should be doing to mitigate onsite noise risks.<\/p>\n

What business\u2019 should be doing to control worksite noise<\/h2>\n

Many business\u2019 may be wondering whether their worksites would be at risk of excessive noises, and unsure whether they should undergo a noise assessment and audiometric testing service of their site and staff. Although business\u2019 operating in particular industries, such as manufacturing, transport, and construction, will be at a higher risk of dangerous noise exposure, all business\u2019 should consider undergoing audiometric and noise testing of their premises, to work at both identifying easy to overlook noise risks, and ensure that all noises the site is exposed to does not exceed compliant levels.<\/p>\n

According to workplace regulatory body Safe Work Australia<\/strong>, between twenty-eight to thirty-two per cent of Australian workers are likely operating in a workplace environment where they are exposed to loud noises. Further, prolonged exposure to loud workplace noises can result in several health risks, including loss of hearing or tinnitus, which is where people constantly \u2018hear\u2019 a ringing in their ears.<\/p>\n

In accordance with existing Work Health and Safety Regulations, companies have several obligations when it comes to controlling workplace noise exposure, including ensuring their workplaces have adequate noise control measures, and that potential noise hazards are identified and adequately addressed.<\/p>\n

Business\u2019 should have both audiometric testing services<\/strong> and a noise assessment <\/strong>conducted on their premises. This will help them achieve several goals, including:<\/p>\n