Testing employee’s hearing levels at regular intervals, is a legal requirement if their work place is a noisy environment which requires them to wear hearing protection . Not only is testing the hearing of your workforce important to you to stay compliant with the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) but this is also a good time to talk individuals, if they are suffering from chronic hearing conditions such as NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss) which can have a real negative impact on their life. Even with the introduction of hearing protection in the work place, it is still advisable that employers perform regular hearing tests.
Hearing tests will comply with BSA Surveillance Audiometry recommendations through the following.