Audiometric testing is an important part of workplace hearing conservation for employees exposed to excessive occupational noise.
Employers should therefore identify employees who require audiometric testing and ensure that the annual testing programme is properly planned and carried out.
What Is Included in Audiometry Testing?
Audiometry testing assesses an employee’s hearing ability at different frequencies and helps identify changes in hearing thresholds over time.
As part of workplace hearing conservation, audiometric testing can help employers and Occupational Health Doctors identify employees who may require further assessment, follow-up or preventive measures.
Wawasan KVL Occuhealth provides audiometric testing using a soundproof testing booth and calibrated audiometry equipment, with testing conducted through the appropriate occupational health process.
Hearing Conservation Programme
Audiometric testing should not be viewed as an isolated hearing test. It forms part of a broader Hearing Conservation Programme (HCP) for workplaces where occupational noise exposure is a concern.
Important Requirements Before Audiometric Testing
Employees undergoing audiometric testing need to have an appropriate quiet period before the test. DOSH guidance states that audiometric testing should be preceded by at least 14 hours without exposure to sound levels exceeding 80 dB(A), without wearing personal hearing protection.
Proper preparation helps ensure that the audiometric assessment can be conducted appropriately.
Why Employers Should Plan Audiometry Early
Annual audiometric testing requires proper coordination between the employer, employees, Audiometric Testing Centre and Occupational Health Doctor.
Planning early allows employers to:
- Identify employees requiring testing
- Arrange suitable testing dates
- Ensure employees receive the required pre-test instructions
- Maintain workplace audiometry records
- Address abnormal results and required follow-up
- Support ongoing hearing conservation efforts
DOSH also states that audiometric test reports should be provided to the employer within 30 days from the date of testing.
Audiometry Testing in Shah Alam
Wawasan KVL Occuhealth provides occupational audiometry testing in Shah Alam for employers and workplaces requiring hearing assessment as part of their occupational health and hearing conservation programme.
Our audiometry service includes a soundproof booth and calibrated audiometry equipment, supporting workplace hearing assessment in accordance with applicable occupational health requirements.
Employers requiring audiometry testing in Shah Alam can contact Wawasan KVL Occuhealth to arrange an audiometric testing programme for their employees.