Audiometric Testing Program

Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. Repeated exposure to loud noise can lead to:

• Permanent tinnitus and/or hearing loss
• Physical and Psychological stress
• Reduced productivity
• Interference with communication and concentration
• Increased workplace accidents and injuries

The Occupational Health program at Wise Health System offers a comprehensive Audiometric Testing Program, which can be used as part of a Hearing Conservation Program. The program includes:

• Audiometric testing (baseline, annual and follow-up), performed by a COHC certified technician.
• Otoscopic screen performed prior to each candidates hearing test
• OSHA compliant audiometers are calibrated daily.
• Test instructions and results are immediately available.
• Audiometric questionnaires are obtained from candidates before testing.
• All hearing tests are reviewed by a board-certified audiologist with over 40 years of experience to validate the test’s results.
• The audiologist reports will clearly identify Standard Threshold Shifts (STS), work-related recordable hearing losses, and which employees should be scheduled for a 30-day follow-up exam or a medical/audiology referral.
• Personal and medical information privacy policy is strictly enforced (HIPPA)
• Flexible scheduling Monday – Friday.