Insights on audiometric testing, hearing conservation, and workplace noise management.
Automatic vs manual test procedures — Part Two of our series on factors affecting audiometric testing results. Why automatic testing is less reliable than manual audiometry by a skilled clinician, and what the Australian Standard says.
Read article →Part 1 — The audiometric testing environment. We break down what Maximum Permissible Ambient Noise Levels (MPANLs) are, why certifying the test environment matters, and the key clauses in AS 1269.4:2014.
Read article →Audiometric testing monitors your hearing threshold level when working in noisy occupations. If you wear hearing PPE at work, your employer likely has obligations under Australian WHS legislation to monitor your hearing health.
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