Audiometric testing regulations in WA

For audiometric testing in WA the new WorkSafe WHS regulations state the following:

How often should you do workplace audiometric testing in WA?

WHS Act 2020 and WHS Regulations 2022 (ref reg. 58) 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 the work; and

(b) in any event, at least every 2 years

WA WorkSafe WHS Regulations 2022

The WorkSafe WA WHS Regulations 2022 require PCBUs to conduct audiometric testing (of a specific type) in relation to workers who are frequently required to use personal protective equipment to protect them from the risk of hearing loss associated with noise that exceeds the exposure standard (see Reg 58).

The PCBU who provides the personal protective equipment as a control measure must provide audiometric testing for the worker within 3 months of the worker commencing the work and in any event, at least every 2 years. These new WA Regulations became effective April 1st 2024.

See more on the audiometric testing requirements and the WHS Regulations (General) 2022.

Onsite audiometric testing

WHP provide onsite audiometric testing across WA. We have mobile hearing testing facilities that can access all worksites in Perth and regional WA. We also provide onsite FIFO audiometric testing sevices for more remote sites.

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Code of Practice

WorkSafe WA released new guidance on managing noise in the workplace. You can review updates in the Code of Practice – Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.

Audiometric testing reports

Work Health Professionals use continuously updated audiological software to provide you with accurate and relevant audiometric testing reports.

The individual and employer copies of reports are available on the same day of testing. A range of other audiometric assessment reports, including reports that allow you to compare % hearing loss over time by department, role and/or worker can be provided after each round of testing, and as requested if we have your history of audiometric testing on file. We can add your previous data if required.