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Workplace Hearing Services

Each employer has a duty of care to ensure that the Workplace Health and Safety of workers and any other person is not affected by the conduct of the employer’s business. In Queensland, under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008, an employer must prevent risk to the employer’s workers from exposure to excessive noise at work.

As a rule of thumb, if you have to shout to communicate to a person standing one metre away, the noise level is excessive.

Noise induced hearing loss

Hearing loss is the most damaging effect of excessive noise. The extent of the hearing damage, is relative to the volume or loudness of the noise, its pitch and the duration of exposure.

Continued exposure to excessive noise, progressively causes permanent hearing loss. Noise induced hearing loss is irreversible - there is no cure, surgery or long term effective treatment.

It is an insidious problem and the person affected is usually not aware of their ongoing loss of hearing until the damage is well progressed. They may initially notice difficulty hearing in social situations, where background noise is present, such as conversations in crowds or at parties. As the hearing loss progresses, it may lead to a sense of isolation and the high frequency sounds of nature such as birds, insects and water falling, may not be heard at all. Family members may notice and be irritated by a need for frequent repetitions and higher volume when listening to the television or radio.

Our services

To assist organisations to manage their workplace health and safety requirements, The Neurosensory Unit provides:

Pre and post employment audiometric assessments, including provision of reports and recommendations for ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.

Audiometric assessments can take place at any of The Neurosensory Unit’s clinics, and can be scheduled at times suitable for you and your employees.

We are also able to provide:

Full diagnostic testing to medicolegal standards should you require a comprehensive assessment.

Working closely as we do with Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons, your organisation can be confident in the workplace hearing services offered by the Neurosensory Unit. We will provide accurate assessments, reliable results and comprehensive recommendations for your employees’ hearing health care.

The Neurosensory Unit has an extensive range of hearing protection services available, and can advise, supply and fit customised hearing protection for your employees.

Recommendations:

Annual audiometric assessment for all workers.

Provision of hearing protection as recommended by a NSU hearing professional.

Contact your closest NSU clinic to arrange your employee’s hearing health check.

Link to clinic locations page - http://www.qha.com.au/hearing-aids-locations.php