Work Health Professionals (WHP) is a Perth-based provider of mobile audiometric testing services.

With extensive experience in WA regulations across all industries, including the new WHS Act 2020 and 2022 Regulations, we offer personal and informed service you can trust.

For over 23 years, we have conducted mobile audiometric (hearing) testing programs in Perth and regional WA, including FIFO programs. Our Noise Officers and Audiometric Officers are trained to Australian Standards.

We provide onsite audiometric testing, ear plug fit testing, and noise surveys to help you manage workplace noise hazards.

How often is audiometric testing required under the new WA Regulations?

Effective 31 March 2024, the WHS Regulations require PCBUs (employers) to conduct audiometric testing for workers frequently using hearing protection. Testing is required at least every two years to manage the risk of noise-induced hearing loss from workplace noise exceeding the exposure standard (LAeq85dB).

The new WA Regulations (reg 58) state the following:

WHS Act 2020 and Regulations place a duty on the person running a business to provide audiometric testing for workers who use personal hearing protection:

(a) within 3 months of the worker commencing work

(b) at least every 2 years thereafter

For more detail, refer to the updated WorkSafe WA Code of Practice Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.

Onsite audiometric testing programs

With three mobile testing facilities and fully trained staff, we simplify the organisation and facilitation of audiometric testing for companies across Western Australia. Each audiometric test takes only 10 minutes per person and is conducted onsite. We tailor our testing to cover all your shifts and sites as required.

Benefits of WHP’s onsite audiometric testing:

  • cost effective
  • time efficient – easy to organise
  • minimises disruption to production or workflow
  • we provide clear direction and reporting so you attain compliance with Reg 58 of the 2022 WHS regs

Additional services

Ear plug fit testing: this can be included to improve compliance and correct use of hearing protection, minimising the risk of noise-induced hearing loss and associated claims.

Noise Surveys: our accredited Noise Officers conduct Noise Surveys to WorkSafe WA requirements. A noise survey will help you identify:

  • workers who require audiometric tests
  • appropriate personal hearing protection
  • Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) hazards requiring risk management
  • A noise map for your site
  • A noise risk management plan as required by WorkSafe WA

FIFO audiometric testing and health surveillance

We also provide FIFO onsite audiometric testing and health surveillance services for remote locations and mine sites in WA. All we need is a quiet room to calibrate to Australian Standards, as required by the 2020 WHS Act. We bring all the equipment and test onsite at times that work with your shift rosters. Simply discuss your needs with us.

Mobile facilities for hire

In addition to our two audiometric testing trucks, we have a hearing testing caravan with an accredited hearing test booth. Our facilities are ideal for large groups and can include additional services such as

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