Industrial Hearing Screening Tests
Protecting your workforce's hearing isn't just good practice — it's a legal and moral responsibility.
Protect Employee Health
Early detection prevents irreversible hearing damage from workplace noise exposure.
Meet Legal Obligations
Comply with The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 requirements.
Reduce Risk & Liability
Demonstrate duty of care and reduce risk of claims or enforcement action.
Improve Productivity
Healthy hearing ensures better communication and safer, more effective work.
What Is an Industrial Hearing Screening Test?
An industrial hearing screening test is a non-invasive assessment designed to check an employee's hearing levels, particularly in noisy work environments.
The test detects early noise-induced hearing loss before it becomes permanent, allowing preventative action to be taken.
What Happens During the Test?
Our industrial hearing screening is quick, simple, and carried out on-site where possible to minimise disruption.
Pre-Test Questionnaire
Employees answer questions covering noise exposure, previous hearing issues, and protective equipment use.
Otoscopic Ear Check
A brief visual inspection of the ear canal to ensure no blockages or conditions affect results.
Audiometry Test
Employee wears headphones and indicates when they hear tones at different frequencies and volumes.
Results & Reporting
Immediate pass/refer outcome with clear explanation and employer summary report.
Who Should Have Hearing Screening?
Employees exposed to noise above 85 dB
New starters in noisy environments
Annual or periodic monitoring
Heavy machinery operators
What You Receive
Comprehensive service with full documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, where employees are exposed to harmful noise levels. Employers must assess risk and provide health surveillance when required under The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
No. The test is completely painless and non-invasive. Employees simply wear headphones and indicate when they hear different tones.
Around 10–15 minutes per employee, depending on group size. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your operations.
Employees should avoid loud noise exposure for several hours before the test where possible for the most accurate results.
A "refer" result does not mean permanent hearing loss. It indicates further assessment is recommended, usually through a full audiology evaluation.
Yes. We offer on-site industrial testing, ideal for minimising downtime and disruption to your business operations.
Protect Hearing. Protect Your Business.
Regular industrial hearing screening is a simple step that delivers long-term benefits for both employees and employers.
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