Hearing Conservation Program
Depending on the industry you work in, you might be at greater risk of hearing loss. Abi Hearing aim to educate workers on what they can to to prevent hearing loss and protect themselves when at work.
Our Hearing Conservation Program is a structured system designed to:
Prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Identify at-risk workers early
Monitor hearing over time
Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations
Provide education, training, and protective solutions
Reduce organisational risk, injury claims, and lost productivity
Hearing Conservation: What Can We Do?
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1. Noise Risk Assessment
· On-site workplace noise mapping
· Personal dosimetry (real-time + long-term)
· Determining high-risk zones and roles
· Compliance with SafeWork Australia standards
Output: Noise Hazard Map + Exposure Report.
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2. Baseline Audiometry (Pre-employment or Initial)
· Conducted before the employee starts full noise exposure
· Establishes a “starting point” for future comparison
· Identifies pre-existing hearing loss
Benefits for employers: protects against liability and claims.
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3. Scheduled Monitoring Audiometry
· Annual or bi-annual testing depending on exposure
· Automated scheduling reminders via our unique platform
· Trend analysis showing early deterioration
Our advantage: remote or onsite testing options.
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4. Hearing Protection Devices (HPD) Fitting & Verification
· Custom earplugs, filtered plugs
· Correct fit assessment using Fit Testing technology
· Training on insertion, cleaning, and replacement schedules
Goal: ensure protection is worn correctly and consistently.
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5. Worker Education & Training
· Delivered in person or digitally. Topics include:
· How noise damages hearing
· Why early symptoms are often unnoticed
· How to use protective devices correctly
· Warning signs of overexposure
· Workplace responsibilities under WHS
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6. Record-keeping & Compliance Reporting
Abi Hearing automates:
· Hearing test logbooks
· Noise exposure records
· HPD assignment
· Training certification
· Incident reports
· Compliance audits
All securely stored and exportable for WorkSafe and HR audits.
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7. Early Intervention Pathways
If a worker shows threshold shift:
· Immediate retest
· Clinical audiology referral
· ENT referral if needed
· Workplace investigation
· Protection review
Outcomes for Employers & Workers
For Employers:
Reduced WorkCover claims
Stronger compliance with WHS legislation
Lower long-term costs from hearing injury
Improved staff safety culture
Easy digital audit-ready reporting
For Workers:
Clear understanding of hearing risks
Confidence that their employer prioritises safety
Early detection of hearing changes
Access to protective equipment and training
Better long-term hearing health
Protect your workforce with confidence.
Book a workplace hearing safety consultation with Abi hearing today.