Hearing Testing

Occupational hearing testing to keep you compliant with regulatory standards whether you need OSHA hearing testing, MSHA audiometric testing, or other regulatory hearing screenings.

Examinetics Hearing Conservation Advantage

We are the only provider who offers occupational hearing testing in multiple ways available through all of our delivery methods; all backed by our tenured team of experts.

No matter how you choose to test, you can trust that standard testing procedures are conducted across all locations, with integrated data management and reporting, expert oversight from our in-house audiology team, and a full suite of industrial hearing testing services to stay compliant.

Hearing Testing Options

With Examinetics you can test however is convenient for you, with the ability to combine hearing testing delivery methods to easily capture all of your employee hearing tests.

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On-Site

Mobile Unit or Conference room hearing testing at your facility by our CAOHC-certified technicians.
With a large fleet of 140 mobile units we can deliver on-site hearing testing at all your worksite locations from coast to coast.

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On-Demand

A subscription to our portable audiometer allows you to perform on-demand self-administered hearing tests at your facility.

You can use our on-demand option after a mobile unit testing event to perform retests and missed tests. 

OR use it for all of your hearing tests instead of the mobile unit. 

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Hearing testing at one of our clinic network locations near your worksite, means simple scheduling, consistency of protocols, and consolidated data management. 

Examinetics Hearing Testing Benefits

You can test however it’s convenient for you. With the ability to combine delivery methods you save money, improve productivity, and ensure all employee hearing tests are done.

  • 3 Testing Methods
    Examinetics is the only occupational hearing testing provider to offer audiometric testing for employees in three methods: on site hearing testing at your facility with our technicians, on-demand testing with a portable audiometer, or clinic-based hearing testing.
  • Full-Suite of Testing Options
    Customize your testing, training, and counseling options to create a program that works for your needs.
  • Nationwide Coverage
    Test anywhere in the country with our extensive coverage. Whether you have one location or dozens across the country, we have you covered where you need us.
  • 20+ Languages available
    The full employee hearing testing experience is available in more than 20 different languages to accommodate your workforce.
  • Audiological support
    Access to our team of in-house audiologists provides reliable data review and Work-Relatedness Evaluations.
  • Data Management
    Your data is at your fingertips. Access all your consolidated records and results in one secure place, with flexible reporting options for different permissions.
  • Regulatory Compliance
    Our hearing conservation programs are built to keep you compliant with regulatory standards by providing OSHA and MSHA hearing testing options to keep you covered. 

Questions for Selecting an Audiometric Testing Service

However you choose to test, make sure to select a partner who can support your whole hearing conservation program.

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On-Site Mobile Hearing Testing

Onsite hearing tests are conducted at your facility by one of our CAOHC-certified technicians for mobile hearing tests or hearing tests in a conference room.

Our technicians are at your disposal, providing an onsite solution to all your industrial hearing screening needs. We deliver consistent and dependable mobile audiometric testing to all your worksite locations from coast to coast.

Whether we test in one of our 140+ mobile units or inside a conference room at your facility, we come to you and test your employees all at once without sending them offsite.

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On-Site Hearing Testing Benefits:

  • Large Fleet and Nationwide Coverage
    The nation’s largest fleet of mobile units provide mobile hearing testing services throughout the U.S. with standardized protocols across all your locations.
  • Technician-Administered
    The Examinetics CAOHC-certified technician conducts all workplace hearing tests so you can rely on our expertise.
  • Choose from Mobile Unit or Conference Room
    You can test inside one of our mobile units that comes right to your parking lot, or test inside your facility in a conference room for convenience and speed.
  • Test More Employees at a Time
    Choose from 4, 6, or 8 employees at a time to decide how fast you want to test.
  • Full-Suite of Testing options

Test: The easiest way to stay compliant with OSHA hearing test requirements is testing with Examinetics
Train: Add training services to meet the training program requirements of OSHA 1910.95(k)
Counsel: With our popular counseling option, our health specialists will review test results with your employees and demonstrate the proper way to wear hearing protection. Service includes inspection of hearing protection devices to ensure proper size and fit.

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On-Demand Occupational Hearing Testing

Test at your convenience with Salux, our handheld audiometer. With Salux you can self-administer employee hearing tests on-demand, at your facility.

You can keep Salux at your location to perform employee hearing tests for those who were absent during the On-Site testing event or require retesting after the technician leaves. You can also keep it all year around for new hires and exit audiograms.

Or completely own your testing program and conduct all of your hearing tests in-house, with the option of adding tele-technician oversight. With Salux, you still have access to all of our hearing conservation program features such as training, audiological services from our in-house audiologists, and comprehensive data management.

Flexible Rental Models

Annual Subscription
Short-Term Rental (2 Weeks or a Month)

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On-Demand Hearing Testing Benefits:

  • Cost Savings
    Save your business time, money, and lost productivity by testing with our portable tablet audiometer.
  • Flexibility
    Rent for two weeks or a month, or subscribe for full year.
  • Convenient Scheduling
    Salux On-Demand provides quick employee hearing testing as-needed, so you can schedule testing whenever you want, while keeping employees onsite.
  • Unique Features
    The only tablet-based audiometer with a built-in training video and access to schedule a virtual tele-technician to guide your employees through testing.
  • Simplified OSHA Log Follow-up
    Between dashboards and audiology reports, it’s simple to stay on top of your results and next steps. The ease of retesting and instant data upload helps facilitate Work-Related Evaluations.
  • Industry Leading Support
    Our live support team will give you an onboarding and is available M-F 7-7 for any follow up questions.
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Near-Site Clinic Occupational Hearing Testing

Test at a nearby clinic through our comprehensive clinic network backed by an occupational hearing testing company. Our audited clinics provide private hearing tests with a licensed clinician. We manage test scheduling directly, providing a seamless experience for your employees.

Now you can test at a clinic and have a consistent experience no matter where you choose to test with streamlined access to employee data. 

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Nearsite Hearing Testing Benefits:

  • Access
    With 6,500 clinics nationwide, finding the right occupational hearing clinic is easier and closer than ever.
  • Near Site Set-Up
    We can create a custom network to provide occupational hearing testing at a clinic near all your company locations, even if it’s not currently in our network.
  • Concierge Service
    Administrative duties, scheduling, and follow-ups are provided to your employees directly by our team to take the burden off you.
  • Single-Source
    Having a single point of contact makes scheduling, managing, and reviewing your employee hearing testing simple, while also having the confidence that you’re staying compliant.
  • Data Management
    Performing industrial hearing services within our clinic network around the country ensures you have consistent reporting and data management.

Testimonials

Offering the best choice in occupational health for innovation, reliability, and convenience.

Keith Summers H&S Specialist, TC Energy (Transcanada)

The recent hearing and respirator testing conducting by your company went very well. Your technicians were very professional and cordial.

Michael McDermott Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, Mars Wrigley

We use Examinetics every year for our hearing tests and fit testing and couldn’t be happier with the service we receive. The experience is pleasurable from scheduling all the way to completion of the testing.

Joe Hayes Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Viobin/PHM Brands

Examinetics has been a great company to work with the past few years. All employees are cordial and do an excellent job at providing great service. Each onsite technician has always taken the ever-changing schedule and atmosphere here in stride and with a smile on their face. We will continue to use them to conduct our annual fit testing and audiology evaluations.

Lindsay Matherne Safety Coordinator, KMI Fabricators

We have used Examinetics to conduct our annual hearing and fit tests for several years and we have been extremely satisfied with the level of service we receive. From easy & flexible scheduling and knowledgeable & courteous technicians to the neat and organized record keeping, Examinetics is the Chick-fil-A of health screening.

Leron Allen QA Supervisor & Site Safety Health and Environmental Representative, Sto Corp

I first became aware of Examinetics service through a previous employer. Now in a new company and role as Site Safety Health and Environmental Representative, I thought immediately of Examinetics when it came to Auditory and Respiratory testing for my facility. The on-site testing was convenient and quick. The technician was knowledgeable and thorough. The results of the testing were ready the same day. I would recommend any company that requires Auditory and Respiratory testing to use Examinetics!

Tom Supko Director of Engineering, Jet Precision Metal

Our company has been using Examinetics for several years, in support of our hearing preservation program as well as respirator fit testing. The convenience of having a fully-equipped, professionally-staffed truck arrive at our facility is a convenience that’s hard to put a price on! I am able to get more than a dozen employees tested in a couple of hours on-site with minimal disruption. The staff is professional and courteous. Examinetics always accommodates our needs with a Spanish-speaking tester, and the results are presented in a clear and meaningful report. Without question, I will continue to use Examinetics on an annual basis.

Marcia Lee Human Resources Manager, DeKALB Molded Plastics

Examinetics has been our provider for hearing testing and respirator fit testing since before I started at DeKALB. They have provided continued great service over the years. Annual testing is made easy all the way from the ease of getting on the schedule to the day of testing. Their professionalism and knowledge makes the coordination of the testing a breeze for me.

Ines Restrepo Human Resources Manager, Alan Baird Industries

I have worked with Examinetics several times, not only at this company, but at a previous one. I have used their services for audiometric testing and also for a respirator fit test. Their customer service is great, technicians are very helpful, scheduling a visit is very easy, they provide all paperwork way in advance, so your employees have time to complete before their visit. I have always been very satisfied with their services. I recommend them.

Scott Junkins EH&S Manager, General Dynamics/NASSCO

Strict adherence to federal, state and local Occupational Health requirements for the well-being of our company employees is my top priority. In the modern era, management in my position must also consider business factors, including cost, provider certification, quality of the services provided, and reliability to maintain schedules. For more than a decade, the Examinetics team has proven no less than stellar in their audiogram services, which 5 years ago I expanded into their mobile respiratory services. They have met every single criteria, remained competitive and, of course, the convenience of online retrieval of historic records has already proven beneficial to individual employees as well as for departmental audit requirements. I personally appreciate Examinetics’ ongoing dedication and look forward to the next decade of their service.

Robert Hughes VP, Administration, Hughes Marine Firms

We have been using Examinetics for the past several years for our respirator fit tests and hearing tests. The service and efficiency of the operation is always top-notch. Our technician, Floyd, is extremely friendly and professional. He always works quickly to get all of our staff tested, while still being mindful of our work schedule and shift operations. I would highly recommend Examinetics to anyone looking for a hassle-free options for these tests. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Jessica Torino SES Coordinator, Coca Cola

Examinetics has always provided us with fantastic service for audiometric and respirator fit testing. From start to finish, Examinetics makes scheduling, onsite testing and viewing reports so simple. The customer service is great, as the staff is quick to respond and always ensures our needs for testing are being met. Plus, the onsite technicians are always friendly and knowledgeable, which makes working with Examinetics even more enjoyable. It is a pleasure to work with and see Examinetics during our annual testing and I only wish more vendors left that same impression!

Heidi Fleischer Operations Supervisor, Carrier Corp.

We use Examinetics for our hearing and respiratory fit tests and everything has been flawless from the moment we inquired about their services. The examiner for our site was very knowledgeable and efficient with a pleasant demeanor, putting everyone at ease. The professionalism of every person I had contact with at Examinetics was unmatched!

Kenneth Smith Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Examinetics has partnered with my company CertainTeed for many years now regarding our Hearing Conservation Program. All I have to do is make a quick phone call or email at the beginning of the year, establish a schedule with my employees and Examinetics handles the rest! They take care of the sign-ins, training, testing, re-testing if necessary and then hand me a neatly organized binder with all of my hearing conservation documentation ready to review. The binder is arranged by sign-in sheet, any standard threshold shifts (STS’s) next, and finally the results of every employee!  Having 300 employees, this makes my annual hearing conservation requirements – stress-free! Lastly, I have always been impressed with the professionalism of the Examinetics staff and equipment, including the on-site technician and the mobile lab. I plan to use Examinetics for the remainder of my EHS career!

Ryan Roberts HR Director

Our experience with Examinetics was nothing short of perfect. We’ve used Enviromed in the past, and I’m happy to report our trust in Examinetics is just as strong. The technician showed up early, set up the mobile unit and was able to test all our employees in a timely fashion. He was professional, knowledgeable and courteous to our employees. The process from to schedule our appointment to obtaining our test results was great. I would recommend Examinetics to any company looking for quality hearing testing and competent technicians to complete the job. 

Sue Kay EHS Coordinator

I would like to thank Examinetics for coming to our facility to assist our company with hearing exams. It is important to be aware of the risks and possible safety issues that can come with working in a manufacturing environment. We greatly appreciated that Examinetics could come to our location and handle all of our health testing needs. Keeping our employees safe and healthy is always our top priority. 

I have had experience with several audio testing companies, and getting them to come to our facility in a timely manner can be a challenge. However, that was not the case with Examinetics who were ready to test our employees in just a few weeks. This has typically taken several months with competitors. On top of that, the customer service, provided by Client Service Coordinator Meghan Hartman, was second to none. She went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were net. Overall, the experience was fantastic and the services were timely efficient – they were able to get nearly 200 employees tested over three different shifts in just two days. We look forward to using Examinetics for all our future health testing needs. 

Stephen Housler EH&S Manager

I have used Examinetics at another company I worked for two previous times and have been very satisfied with the service they provide. When I arrived in Clarion, I received numerous complaints about the annual hearing testing company being used. I recommended using Examinetics. After, I received numerous comments from the employees on how the annual hearing testing process was much better this year.

The technicians are very professional and easy to work with. The vans are extremely clean and well organized. During the testing, there were no interpretations; the technicians kept the process running very orderly. Employees’ wait time was very short between testing, which is very important when you are taking employees away from their duties. I would highly recommend Examinetics to other companies from their annual hearing testing. 

Josh Malchow EHS Coordinator

We have used Examinetics for over a decade to conduct our audiometric and respirator fit testing. They always exceed our expectations in service, correspondence and reporting. Their coordinators are professional, respond promptly and are always willing to work with us on scheduling that best fits our needs. The field specialists arrive early to set up. They are knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Finally, the reports we receive are thorough, organized and timely. They provided the necessary details bundled in a labeled binder and retained a history of our results on an easy-to-use website. We are pleased every year with the quality Examinetics provides and will continue to use them. 

Whitney Ziegler HR and Safety Manager

Examinetics makes it very easy for my company to have hearing and respirator fit testing every year. They come onsite set up shop, and my employees are usually in and out of hearing of fit testing with 20 minutes. They provide the material needed beforehand so they can have it prefilled-out so it makes for easier process the day of. Also, if the employee had testing in the past, the information is prefilled out for them. All they have to do is fill in the medical questions and then they are tested. It’s a great convenience to have them here onsite as it saves the company time and money!

Johnathan Mize ESS Manager

I have been using Examinetics for a long time. They are by far the most professional, reliable and easiest company I have ever used for hearing testing and training. They work around our schedule with never an issue, and when they’re done I get the reports that day already in a binder. If we have employees that need retesting, they’re retested then. Our employees like that they get their results right then and most of all, that the unit is air-conditioned. Thank you to the technicians that have been here before. Y’all do an awesome job!

Ines Restrepo HR Manager

I have worked with Examinetics several times, not only at this company but at a previous one. I have used their services for audiometric testing and also respirator fit test. The customer service is great, the technicians are very helpful and scheduling a visit is very easy. They provide all paperwork way in advance so your employees have time to complete it before their visit. I have always been very satisfied with their services. I recommend them. 

Todd Atkins Director of Safety

We have been using Examinetics for four years now to perform our respiratory fit testing and our audiometric testing. Every spring, they send a technician to spend the week with us performing our testing. Each year, we are more impressed than the previous. The technicians are professional, polite and quite familiar with the task at hand. They are highly educated, humble and completely qualified to provide these services. By the end of our week of testing, they actually feel like one of our own employees. 

Bill DeLaigle Aviation Safety Manager

We started using this service a couple of years ago. Before this, I had a hard time getting our employees to the local clinic for hearing and respirator fit testing. Now the van just pulls up for eight hours at a time, and our employees take about 15 minutes out of their time to take the hearing and about that for the respirator. A full report in a nice binder is given to me prior to them leaving. The process and the company could not be any better in my opinion. We even save about 50% on the services compared to sending individuals to the clinic. 

Kevin Litterell EHS Director

Our most recent visit with Examinetics onsite mobile annual hearing testing was outstanding. The technician was very professional and courteous. Everything was smooth and stress-free. This is why we have used Examinetics for over 20 years at our facility.  

Robert Sharra Plant Manager

Examinetics had provided great services by being on time and with timely testing schedules as well! Their customer service is courteous and provides excellent services,  and I would recommend continued each year. They follow-up each year two months prior to your next testing due date. I would strongly recommend their service to any company. I rated them 5 out of 5 for services and billing. Their hearing reports are produced on the same of testing and invoicing with 24 hours. Great organization to work with!

Janet Bryan Human Resources Business Partner

Examinetics is our company of choice for our hearing exam, and we have been extremely happy with the service. They are easy to work with, stay on of the timelines and handles everything. The techs that come onsite are always very professional, helpful and do a great job. I’m very blessed with the reports that they give, and it’s great that they leave them with you before they go. No waiting! It easy to get follow-up help when I’ve needed it. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is busy and doesn’t want to spend time handling it…they do it all for you!

Shannon Royer Trans Supervisor

We use Examinetics and it’s always a very easy and undisruptive process. From the team that helps with the scheduling to the driver that comes out to your location, they are all very nice and helpful. The process is very easy, and the team is very professional. I would highly recommend using this company for all your hearing conservation needs. 

Becky Ashbrooks Safety Manager

Hearing tests are never fun and can be a real struggle, but the Examinetics technicians made it easier than in any year in the recent past.  I’ve been doing these for 18 years with Examinetics conducting our tests, and this went so smoothly. The technicians contacted me the week before and gave me step by step what they would need. I’ve done these for lots of years and knew the process; but if someone didn’t, they put everything in writing to make it easy to make sure that the plant would be ready. Both technicians were great – worked with us on schedule, moving people around, etc.. This was one of the easiest, best-conducted testing experiences that I’ve had in several years.  They were so professional, friendly and kept on schedule, even when the truck had a few issues with wi-fi.  They never missed a beat.

Lalisa Hurless Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Examinetics has a very efficient and organized process that allowed us to complete our audiograms for over eighty employees in one production day. When the exams were completed, we were given a binder with all the employees’ testing results, along with a report showing which employees if any needed retested. Examinetics makes our annual audiogram Testing a very simplified process.

David Goins HR/Safety Manager

We have used Examinetics for several years now for our annual hearing testing at Insteel. The field technicians are very knowledgeable and courteous. The staff at the home office are also very helpful and prompt. I would definitely recommend using Examinetics at your next required hearing test onsite.

Michelle Gleason Office Manager

We highly recommend Examinetics and will continue to use them yearly for our plant’s hearing tests. They are always on time, set up and ready to go. They are conscious of our time and get through the employees in a timely manner and provide feedback in the same day! Their staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Britney Waldrop Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

I have had the pleasure of working with Examinetics over the past 3 years for annual audiograms and have been very happy with their services. Our account manager is very receptive to our scheduling needs and the technicians are always prompt, efficient and very friendly. We are happy to have Examinetics as a vendor and partner.

Gloria McMullen Human Resources Manager

We are very pleased to recommend Examinetics for your mobile audiogram needs. They are very professional, prompt and efficient in conducting the hearing tests for our employees. They are always flexible in working within our time constraints to ensure that our employees on all three shifts have an opportunity to be tested at a time convenient to them. Further, once a date and time have been established, they always call or send an email to follow up before the actual date of the tests to ensure that we haven’t missed anything beforehand. Report results are submitted to our on-site contact the same day.

Tammy Hensley Human Resources Director

We have used Examinetics for three years now. They are always prompt on getting the pre-information to you before the date of the hearing testing. The mobile unit operator always calls the day before to ensure location and timing. They call when they are close to the site, as well as upon arrival. The mobile unit and testing booths are always very clean. The technician conducts the tests promptly. A notebook with all the test results is put together for the facility at the end of the hearing sessions with all the details and any further actions that are needed to be taken with our employees. In summary, Examinetics is on-time, courteous, clean and organized!

David Turner Factory Manager – Nestle Waters

Examinetics is a first-class company. I received a call a few days before they were to show up at my factory to review the plan, determine the time to start and the expectation from my team. The execution of the plan was flawless. I would highly recommend this company for your testing your associates’ hearing.

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Work-Related Evaluations

Our team of full-time audiologists supervise all hearing testing services and hearing conservation programs. You can rely on our in-house professional review and threshold shift consultation.

Determining work-relatedness is important because an employee’s hearing loss that has initially been flagged as a mathematically recordable standard threshold shift (STS) may be an OSHA-recordable event. Work-relatedness determinations are also necessary when a worker has filed a workers compensation claim for hearing loss.

Our Work-Related Evaluation service helps companies comply with OSHA recordkeeping. To keep your OSHA Form 300 log accurate, our audiology team investigates confirmed hearing shifts and determines whether workplace noise caused or contributed to the hearing shift.

Our licensed audiologists may determine whether the detected hearing loss is work related for OSHA recordability purpose. 

Workplace Noise Surveys

Noise monitoring is foundational to your hearing conservation program. As a full service occupational hearing testing provider, we offer noise surveys to measure the sound levels generated throughout your facilities. Noise surveys are conducted by certified occupational audiologists and industrial hygienists.

OSHA requires that “when there are significant changes in machinery or production processes that may result in increased noise levels, remonitoring must be conducted to determine whether additional employees need to be included in the hearing conservation program.” It is recommended to monitor annually or every other year to safeguard your hearing conservation program – the minimal cost of a noise survey pales in comparison to the cost of a single Workers Compensation Claim.

Our Noise Survey Services Include:

  • Noise dosimetry
  • Sound Level Meter (SLM) Measurements
  • Calibration
  • Noise survey reporting:
    • Easily interpreted visual data
    • Explanation of federal regulation requirements
    • Hearing protection assessment, as appropriate
    • Control recommendations for your hearing conservation program, as appropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

Hearing Testing FAQs

Employers must provide hearing testing within 6 months of noise exposure when testing at a clinic or an on-demand device. If testing takes place on a mobile unit, employees have a year after noise exposure to test. It is important to test workers’ hearing annually to identify deterioration in their hearing ability as early as possible.

Examinetics Test, Train & Counsel service, or TTC, completes the OSHA mandatory follow-up required for employees in your hearing conservation program.

Examinetics will:

  • Test each employee, whether it be his or her baseline or annually required audiogram
  • Train each employee through a video that encompasses the OSHA required components for annual hearing conservation annual training
  • Counsel (explain) the test results each employee and provided written notification to employees showing a Standard Threshold Shift, or STS, and required by federal regulation. However, that’s not all. Examinetics goes beyond this mandate by providing written notification of results to each employee tested whether they show an STS or not. We think notifying employees who are doing well in protecting and preserving their hearing when their hearing has not changed significantly over time is a good idea as well.

Being prepared can help make your day of mobile audiogram testing go smoothly. Please be aware of the following ways make your testing day more efficient.

  • Have the right forms
  • Have employees provide their hearing protection in person
  • Limit excessive noise exposure before testing day: Motorcycling, firework explosions and Metallica concerts are just a few activities your employees should avoid the day before testing. While your employees should treat every day like testing day, limiting noise exposure outside of work 14 hours before testing can be quite beneficial for their baseline test.

After your hearing tests are completed there will be a physical report provided. 24 hours after completed testing, results are available in our online XM customer portal.

A Standard Threshold Shift, or STS, is defined in the occupational noise exposure standard at 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(10)(i) as a change in hearing threshold, relative to the baseline audiogram for that employee, of an average of 10 decibels (dB) or more at 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz (Hz) in one or both ears.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1904/1904.10

A Work Relatedness Evaluation (WRE) helps delineate if hearing loss is due to a worker’s environment or external factors.

The OSHA Form 300 is used to document all workplace illnesses and injuries. Hearing loss caused or aggravated by workplace noise is a workplace illness when the following conditions apply:

  1. The current hearing test shows:
    • Average thresholds of >25dB at 2KHz, 3KHz and 4KHZ relative to audiometric zero, in either ear, and in the same ear, an
    • Average change of >10dB at 2KHz, 3KHz and 4KHZ compared to the baseline, in the same ear
  2. Workplace noise caused or contributed to the average change in hearing. This can be determined through a thorough Work Relatedness Evaluation.

On-Demand FAQs

NIOSH provides a free sound level meter app which can be used to determine if your testing environment should be compliant. You can download the app from the app store on an iOS device. 

Using the app, measure the ambient noise in your room. If the number in the LAeq [dB] field is under 45, your room should be ok for testing.

Measurements of 45dB or less do not guarantee that a room will be compliant when third octave band measurements are taken with a type 2 sound level meter. In addition, rooms with values greater than 45dB may be compliant when third octave band measurements are taken with a type 2 sound level meter. The LAeq measurement should simply be taken to generally determine if a room could be considered for testing. Final verification will have to be done with the Salux Calibration device prior to testing daily.

If you’re having trouble finding a room with an acceptable ambient noise level, move to a room without excessive HVAC noise and away from any nearby machinery. Conference rooms and guest offices are usually good choices.

You must have Wi-Fi to use Salux. A Wi-Fi Hotspot or internet stick are options that will work.

There are 20 languages offered through Salux. The choice of languages are English, Spanish, French (Standard), French (Haiti), German, Polish, Russian, Bosnian, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Hmong, Hindi, Arabic, Swahili, Burmese, and Somali. The notification document is the only screen not in all languages, while the explanation is given in the chosen translation so the participant can understand the image of their graphed results.

Every client who subscribes to Salux receives an onboarding. Additionally, we have a live support team on standby for set up questions, general support, or technical support. You can reach us by dedicated toll-free number or email from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM central time. The support team are also tele-technicians if you need testing sessions with someone who is CAOHC-certified.

You have various options for self-administered testing. One option to have Salux on-demand is a short-term rental. The time periods are two weeks or one month, based on your needs. We also offer an annual subscription, where you keep Salux all year long. This is sold on a tier system based on how many tests you need to perform.

If you are on an annual subscription, a Subscription Manager will reach out to you toward the end of your annual period about the required annual calibration for the audiometer. They will work with you to send the kit back to us free of charge and we will put a new kit in the mail. You will have no disruption to service, and you will roll over to the next year meeting your compliance needs.

Examinetics is Your Trusted Data Partner

We have successfully completed a SOC 2 examination by an independent CPA firm. You can rest assured that we meet the stringent standards to effectively manage your data for security and privacy.

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