• Elimination
• Subsitution
• Engineering Controls
• Exposure Time
• PPE
• Muffs/Plugs
• Audiometry

• Normal/Abnormal
• Pattern/Profile
• Uniformity
• Functionality
• Progression
• Clinical Management Advice
• Advice on Control Measures

Exposure to workplace noise may require periodic monitoring of hearing acuity as part of assessment of control measure effectiveness.

Noisy Workplaces
Too much noise exposure can lead to a temporary or permanent hearing loss and this may similarly associated with Tinnitus. Long term loud noise exposure is the most common preventable cause. Recreational Noise Exposure is a potentially significant source of loud noise exposure esp pubs/clubs, headphones ear buds etc.

Noise (Pure Tone Audiometry)

• Conducted IAW AS/NZS 1269.4 (2005)
• Baseline and Serial Monitoring
• 7 point report on each test^

Conduct

• Clinical Assessment of Ears
• Check for 16hr pre test noise exposure
• Calibrated audio booth* in
• Sound proofed room

Follow Up

• Should be done at minimum two (2) yearly if hazardous noise exposure continues
• An Exit test is also suggested if no recent test is available

^{* Audiometry Calibration Certification is done periodically, available upon request
^ not included for audiometry done as part of pre placement medicals}