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Who is Responsible? If you employ workers who are frequently required to wear personal protective equipment to protect them from noise exposure in the workplace that exceeds an LAeq,8h of 85dB(A); or an LC,peak of 140dB(C) (consistent with testing obligations under WHS law), you are considered to be a ‘noisy…Read More »
These resources provide information on noise-induced hearing loss for workers, employers, health professionals, and insurers. Place an order for selected publications in hardcopy here.
On Tuesday 26 June 2018, Noise Online will be decommissioned. From this date all WorkCover WA approved hearing testers (Audiometrists, Audiologists and Audiometric Officers) will need to register on WorkCover WA Online to enter WorkCover WA hearing tests. The registration process is simple, and the majority of hearing testers will…Read More »
Noise induced hearing loss tests
It is important for employers to be aware of their obligations to arrange and pay for baseline and subsequent hearing tests for all workers in a prescribed “noisy” workplace. Employers are required to use testers approved by WorkCover WA and the testing environment and equipment must meet Australian Standards. Under…Read More »
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