What Is Included in a Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring Program?

When you manage safety, compliance, or occupational health, one thing becomes clear: hearing loss is not just a personal health issue; it’s a business risk.

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common workplace injuries across high-risk industries, yet it’s entirely preventable. The first line of defense? A comprehensive hearing assessment, one that goes beyond a basic test and delivers actionable data, compliance assurance, and real workforce protection.

But what exactly does that entail?

Let’s break down what a comprehensive audiological evaluation includes, and why Examinetics is the provider trusted by thousands of companies nationwide to deliver it.

What Is a Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring Program?

A comprehensive audiometric monitoring program is a structured process for evaluating an employee’s hearing capability and stability in the context of workplace noise exposure. It’s not just a one-off test; it’s part of a larger strategy for compliance, employee safety, and operational continuity.

Unlike diagnostic  hearing assessments  or pass/fail  screenings, a comprehensive audiometric monitoring program is:

• OSHA-compliant under 29 CFR 1910.95 for hearing conservation
  
• Designed for baseline, periodic, and post-exposure testing
  
• Managed with a complete data and compliance platform
  
• Integrated into your broader safety and EHS programs
  

At Examinetics, we specialize in occupational hearing testing, not consumer audiology. That means everything we provide is built for your workplace reality: high noise, shifting schedules, and the need for zero operational downtime.

What’s Included in Examinetics’ Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring Program?

Let’s explore the components that make our program complete, not just compliant.

1. Baseline and Annual Pure-Tone Audiometry

This is the foundation of any hearing conservation program.

Examinetics conducts pure-tone audiometric testing using calibrated equipment to measure hearing thresholds across frequencies from 500 to 8,000 Hz — the range most impacted by occupational noise exposure.

• Baseline Test: Conducted before or within 6 months of an employee’s first exposure to hazardous noise
  
• Annual Test: Performed yearly to detect changes from the baseline and identify early signs of hearing loss

Our testing is delivered using standardized protocols to ensure consistency and compliance, whether administered through on-site visits, near-site clinics, or on-demand systems.

All of our onsite testing is conducted by CAOHC-certified Occupational Hearing Conservationists

. For our on-demand solution, our technology and training ensure the same reliable testing process and OSHA-compliant results even when a CAOHC-certified technician is not available to facilitate the testing.  In addition, we also offer the option of utilizing a CAOHC-certified technician for on-demand testing if required by regulation or simply desired.

2. Standard Threshold Shift (STS) Detection

Identifying hearing loss early is essential, not just for employee health, but to avoid recordable incidents.

We track hearing shifts using OSHA-defined STS criteria and flag any significant changes in threshold levels. Our system compares annual results to the employee’s baseline, alerting you if further evaluation or notification is required at the time of the test for on-site and on-demand testing.

3. Data Management, Retesting & Compliance Triggers

Compliance isn’t just about testing; it’s about documentation, recordkeeping, and follow-up.

With Examinetics, your entire hearing conservation program is supported by seamless data management:

• Automated retest alerts for STS or abnormal results
  
• Centralized reporting for all test data across locations
  
• Secure storage of audiograms and employee history
  
• Real-time compliance insights to maintain readiness for audits
  
• Whether you’re managing 20 employees or 20,000, you’ll never lose track of your program status.

4. Work-Related Evaluation (WRE): Turning Test Results Into Compliance Action

When a hearing shift occurs, what happens next isn’t just about compliance; it’s about making confident, informed decisions that reduce risk.

That’s where Examinetics’ WRE service comes in.  By combining your testing provider and your work-relatedness provider (and potentially even your noise measurement provider), you ensure that the reviewing professional has access to all the data necessary to make a valid, reliable determination regarding recordability of a change in hearing. This service bridges the gap between data and decision-making, helping you maintain accurate log entries.

Our Work-Relatedness Evaluation Questionnaire (WRE), which can be completed  on our InForm platform or in a hard copy form

provides detailed survey information about your employees’ workplace exposures and protection habits as well as their hearing health, non-occupational noise exposure, and non-work hearing protection habits.

With our WRE service, you get:

• Clear determinations on whether a hearing shift is recordable under your regulatory agency requirements
  
• Digital delivery through our InForm platform, no need to print and scan paper forms
  
• Streamlined compliance with expert interpretation you can rely on
  
• Peace of mind when managing Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and OSHA logs
  

We still provide:

• Written notification reports to assist with employee communication
  
• Reporting tools that flag standard threshold shifts (STS)
  
• Employee education resources when needed
  

But it’s our WRE  service that empowers you to move from flagged result → expert review → compliance action, without second-guessing.

5. Integration with Hearing Conservation Program Components

Our services don’t exist in a vacuum.

Your comprehensive hearing assessment connects to the broader ecosystem of your hearing conservation program:

• Noise surveys & exposure monitoring
  
• Protective equipment recommendations
  
• Training and documentation support
  
• Linkages to industrial hygiene programs
  

When combined with our other occupational health services, from respirator clearance to injury management, you gain a fully integrated view of workforce risk.

Flexible Testing Delivery: How You Get a Complete Program

A great program is only effective if it’s accessible. That’s why Examinetics offers three powerful delivery methods, all backed by the same standards, staff, and technology.

On-Site Hearing Testing

Perfect for companies that want to test large groups efficiently while keeping employees at work.

• Delivered via our fleet of 140+ mobile units
  
• Option to test in a conference room at your facility
  
• CAOHC Certified staff, consistent protocols, minimal disruption
  

If you have a high headcount at a centralized site, this is the fastest and most efficient option.

On-Demand Hearing Testing with Salux™

Maximum flexibility. Minimum disruption.

Our Salux™ tablet-based audiometric solution empowers you to test employees anytime, anywhere, without needing a truck or a clinic appointment.

This is the best option for:

• Dispersed teams or multi-site operations
  
• Frequent hiring cycles; test new employees right away
  
• Missed tests or follow-ups after on-site visits
  
• Small facilities that don’t warrant a mobile unit visit
  

With Salux, you get:

• Simple setup with in-app testing, training, and notifications
  
• Instant results and real-time uploads to your data portal
  
• Available as annual subscriptions or short-term rentals
  
• Live support and remote guidance from Examinetics staff
  

Salux isn’t just a tool; it’s a strategy to give you year-round testing power, on your terms.

Near-Site Clinic Testing

If your workforce is remote, traveling, or missed an on-site visit, our 6,500+ partner clinics provide nationwide coverage.

• Examinetics schedules and coordinates every visit
  
• Full data integration; no paperwork required
  
• Reliable access for employees anywhere in the U.S.
  

Whether you use clinics as your primary solution or as a backup option, you’ll never miss a test window.

Why Choose Examinetics for Your Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring  Needs?

Because we do more than test, we manage your program from end to end.

You Get:

• Certified technicians and audiologists
  
• Standardized protocols across all 50 states
  
• Three flexible delivery options
  
• Seamless data management
  
• Program consulting and support
  

We understand the compliance side, the operational side, and the human side; and we bring them all together in a solution that reduces risk, simplifies reporting, and protects your workforce.

Who Benefits from a Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring Program?

If your employees work in environments at or above 85 dB (TWA), your company is required to have a hearing conservation program. But beyond the mandate, the benefits are clear.

Our program is ideal for industries such as:

• Manufacturing
  
• Construction
  
• Utilities and Energy
  
• Transportation
  
• Warehousing and Logistics
  
• Public Works
  

Whether you’re protecting 10 workers or 10,000, the return is the same: safer employees, reduced claims, and peace of mind.

Getting Started: Build a Better Hearing Program

At Examinetics, we don’t just offer services; we help you develop, implement, and manage your hearing testing program as part of your broader EHS strategy.

• We review your workforce structure, exposure risks, and testing history
  
• We create a customized delivery plan (onsite, on-demand, near-site)
  
• We support your team with training, documentation, and data integration
  

We are your one partner for the full employee health lifecycle.

Ready to Bring Comprehensive Audiometric Monitoring to Your Workforce?

Let’s simplify compliance and strengthen safety together.

Request a quote today to get started with on-site, on-demand, or near-site hearing testing from Examinetics, your nationwide leader in occupational health and audiology.