health surveillance
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
Exposure to noise in the workplace can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. It can cause a range of health issues that include decreased self esteem, confidence and depression. This sounds pretty dramatic but it is real and if anything understated. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) can impact an individual’s ability…
Read MoreAudiometric testing WA – FAQs
What are the new WHS Regs for hearing testing? In summary the aim of the 2020 WHS Act and subsequent 2022 WHS Regulations, is to ensure that employers are providing suitable risk management processes to minimise the risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) for their workers. The main risk management process required by this…
Read MoreMine site hearing testing WA
Onsite audiometric testing Work Health Professionals provide mine site hearing testing services, including baseline and air conduction audiometric testing, for many mining operations and remote sites around WA. See more on the new WHS WA regulations for audiometric testing. As noted in the DMIRS Management of Noise in WA Mining Operations guideline, it is important to…
Read MoreHealth surveillance for isocyanate exposure
What is the required Health Surveillance for isocyanate exposure in WA? Exposure to hazardous substances used in spray painting, such as isocyanates, can have serious health effects. Under the Work Health and Safety regulations, employers of spray painters and/or powder coaters are required to provide and ensure a safe work place. Health surveillance for isocyanate…
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