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- Let us know how many workers require hearing tests and the best date/time for the testing.
We will contact you 1 to 4 weeks in advance of us arriving in your area.
Hearing Testing
Industrial hearing testing that works seamlessly into your calendar.
Audiometric Hearing Tests
Our staff of qualified technicians are ready to provide professional service 24/7.
A WorksafeBC Requirement
Did you know that employers in BC are required by WorkSafeBC to provide annual, industrial hearing tests to employees exposed to 85 decibels or greater over an 8 hour shift?
Occupational Safety Guidelines
In Part 7 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation you will find all the requirements needed for protecting workers from excessive noise and the limits for noise exposure. The guidelines for the elements of noise control for your hearing conservation program will also be found in this section.
Hearing Loss
Noise induced hearing loss is the most permanent, prevalent occupational disease and irreversible. Approximately 300,000 workers in BC are exposed to levels of noise loud enough to cause hearing loss.
Mobile Hearing Tests
With our modern fleet of 10 mobile units we bring the hearing conservation program right to your door. We have you covered with industrial hearing tests, measuring the level of noise employees are exposed to.
Industrial Hearing Test FAQ
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Explanation of Hearing Test Categories
Baseline Tests - First Time Hearing Test
A ABNORMAL
In this category the test showed some hearing loss in the lower tones. At 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz the individual was hearing the tones at a minimum of 30 decibels in either ear. We are not qualified to say what may have caused the hearing loss, as hearing loss in the low tones is not generally noise related. At the time of counselling we would give the employee a copy of their test results and recommend they see their general doctor. Also, we stress the importance of proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
EW EARLY WARNING
In this category the test showed some hearing loss in the higher tones. There was a minimum of a 15 decibel notch with the worst point at 3000, 4000 or 6000 Hz in either ear. Often the hearing test will pick out the first sign of noise-induced hearing loss even though the individual may not have noticed any problems yet. At the time of counselling we would stress how important it is to wear proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
N NORMAL
In this category the test showed good hearing in all tones. At the time of counselling we would stress how important it is to wear proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
Periodic Tests - Annual Re-tests
AC ABNORMAL CHANGE
In this category the test showed hearing that has gotten worse rapidly. The individual had two adjacent frequencies between 500 and 4000 Hz drop at least 15 decibels in either ear. The large amount of change is not due to noise exposure; some other medical condition is present at the time of the test. We are not qualified to determine what this condition may be. At the time of counselling the employee we would give them the test results of this year and previous year and recommend they see their general doctor. Also we stress the importance of proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
EWC EARLY WARNING CHANGE
In this category the test showed there has been hearing loss in the higher tones due to noise exposure. The individual had a drop of 15 or more decibels at either 3000 or 4000 Hz in either ear. The high tones are the tones sensitive to noise exposure and this kind of change usually indicates that the employee been exposed to too much noise since the last test. This exposure may happen because their hearing protection is not blocking the noise effectively because it does not fit or is in poor condition. Or the employee may not be wearing their hearing protection all the time or not at all. Again, we stress the importance of proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
NC NORMAL CHANGE
In this category the test showed no significant change from the previous hearing test. At the time of counselling we would stress how important it is to wear proper fitting hearing protection on and off the job.
Employer Annual Hearing Test Report - Accessible Through IAS
In March 2021, WorkSafeBC launched a Hearing Test Submission program which replaced the Industrial Audiometric System.
Employers can now access all hearing test results by following the steps below.
- Go to WorkSafeBC's website
Click 'Login' then 'Create an account' (using account # and payroll ID #)
Click 'Sign up for online services'
On the Welcome page go to 'Health & Safety' tab for reports
If you already have an account and have been using the IAS report, please go to your 'Account Settings' and choose 'User Permissions'.
- Click all the boxes *one is for HTS
Under your Health & Safety, where you would access the IAS report, you will see the option for the HTS report
Once you have created/updated your account, you will be able to select the online services you would like to use.
If you have difficulty accessing this service, you can contact WorkSafeBC’s Website Technical Support (Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm PST):
Phone: 604.276.3135
Toll free: 1.888.855.2477
