In 2006 the HSE Noise Regulations Act came into force, requiring employers with staff working in noise levels of 85dB or more to undergo an industrial hearing test every 12 or 24 months. This act resulted in more employees than ever before having their hearing professionally examined in a thorough industrial hearing test exam.
Covering the Cambridge, Newmarket and Saffron Walden areas our services are specialised to those working in industries where hearing protection is an essential part of the job.
For those working with excessively noisy equipment (such as on construction sites and in industry) we have a range of modern industrial hearing protection options suited to the job. In many of these industries communication units are an essential addition, and we supply these too. If you are in the Cambridge, Newmarket or Saffron Walden areas simply enquire today for more information.
As a general rule of thumb industrial hearing test are required for all workers exposed to noise above 85dB, and this is exceeded if:
An industrial hearing test comprises of examining the current hearing abilities of an employee, and comparing the results against category figures set out by HSE. Through this process we can examine whether the employee has suffered hearing loss and how to protect their hearing for the future.
Taking around 20 minutes the hearing test is quick and easy and safeguards an employees hearing for at least another 12 months. We conduct both an examination of the ear and an aural test, and recommend the best options for hearing protection. Once the industry hearing test has been completed is will have to be repeated ever 12 months for another two years, and then every 3 years, as stated by law.