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Legislation for audiometric testing in Western Australia (WA)
Legislation for audiometric testing in WA is governed by WorkCover, WorkSafe and the Mines Safety and Inspection Act. Depending on your industry, legislation for audiometric testing may be governed by a specific body and Act. 1991 Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act (WA) – governed by WorkCover WA The WA Workers Compensation act requires audiometric…
Read MoreWhat happens in a hearing test?
To measure your level of hearing, one of our audiometric officers will conduct an audiometric test, or hearing test, that will produce an audiogram. The hearing test process Firstly, you will be shown into the soundproof audio both and asked to put on a set of head phones. The audiometric officer will then show you how…
Read MoreHearing conservation program
Noise and hearing loss risk should be a significant concern for employers with noisy workplaces. They have a “duty of care” to ensure workers are not injured by exposure to risks, such as excessive noise levels. An effective noise control and hearing conservation program can take many forms. The popular approach to hearing loss risk…
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