26/05/2026
If your team’s nature of work exposes workers to noise levels that exceeds the exposure standard, you must provide hearing tests for workers.
This standard is met if noise reaches 85 dB(A) averaged over eight hours or a peak noise of 140 dB(C).
In loud environments, the risk of hearing loss is a daily reality, with approximately 1 in 5 workers affected.
for workers exposed to high, average noise levels throughout their work shift, you may need to carry out workplace hearings tests more frequently.
Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties, so now is the time to audit your records and book any outstanding tests.
To organise audiometric testing at your workplace, please be in touch with us via the link in our bio.