Audiometric
testing
Hearing Tests
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Hearing tests, also known as audiometric tests or audiograms, measure an individual’s ability to hear sounds at different pitches and intensities. Hearing loss is common on worksites where impact noise and excessive noise exposure exists.
Audiometric Test
Types
Baseline Audiometric Testing
Conducting baseline audiometric testing allows you to take a pulse of your employees’ overall hearing performance. This allows you to make more informed decisions and to be proactive about your worker’s health and safety on the job.
Periodic Audiometric Testing
Sending your workers for regular audiograms to measure changes or deterioration in their hearing abilities is key. If a fluctuation is detected, you can make the changes necessary to avoid future deterioration of your workers’ health and costly WCB claims.
Test Types
The sounds we hear are measured scientifically according to both intensity and pitch.
SureHire uses an audiometer to complete audiometric testing. These tests assess the levels of loudness at which a person can hear different pitches of sound. To understand whether a worker’s hearing is being impaired due to job-related activities, SureHire recommends performing baseline testing prior to employment, followed by periodic testing. If there are changes in the results between tests, it is indicative of shifts in hearing acuity.
Intensity (loudness)
Intensity (loudness) is measured in decibels (dB), with 0 dB being defined as the quietest sound that the average human ear can hear. To give context, normal speech is around 60 dB and a gun blast can reach up to 140 dB.
PITCH
Pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz) and refers to the frequency of sound vibrations in seconds. The higher the sound, the higher the frequency of the vibrations. Human speech ranges from about 300 to 4,000 Hz with male voices on the lower end of the scale and female voices on the higher end of the scale.
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Delivery
Methods
We offer flexible testing solutions designed to fit your organization’s unique needs. With multiple options available, you can choose the approach that works best for your business and your workforce, making the process simple, efficient, and convenient.
