Industrial hearing screenings are simplified assessments used to determine hearing loss in workers regularly exposed to high noise levels. OSHA requires that employees exposed to a time weighted average (TWA) of 85 dB receive these screenings.
Hearing screenings are based on tests that measure a person’s ability to perceive different sounds, using instruments called audiometers that produce pure tones at various frequencies.
Importance of Industrial Hearing Screenings
Approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work each year. When hearing loss is detected early, steps can be taken to prevent it from worsening, including adjustments to hearing protection. This can prevent hearing loss from worsening.
Hearing screenings should be completed on hiring, periodically during employment and when a worker leaves the company.
Interpreting Screening Results
Your audiologist will help you understand the results of your industrial hearing screening. Results can reflect your hearing levels and any shifts in hearing.
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