HEARING CONSERVATION

Hearing Conservation

The Science of Compliance.
For over 20 years, OccuFit has provided hearing conservation program solutions to customers. OccuFit offers services in the following areas: 

Why Choose OccuFit?

> Certified Audiometric Exam Technicians
> Mobile Hearing Units with Individualized Booths
> Hearing Conservation Training
> Testing Instructions Available in 21 Languages
> Results Given Immediately After Testing is Complete
> 24-Hour Availability

OccuFit Administers Over 50,000 Audio Tests Per Year

Audiometric Exams are required for companies across many industry types and are necessitated when a business of any kind has noise levels exceeding the OSHA action level of 85dBA over an eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA). This mandate is clearly defined in OSHA CFR 1910.95 regarding occupational noise exposure.

Companies whose environment exceeds the action level must participate in an OSHA hearing conservation program. A hearing conservation program requires annual audiometric testing, hearing conservation training, and record-keeping. Training must be annual and address the proper use of hearing protection devices and the effect of noise on a person’s hearing. Companies are also required to keep accurate records to document standard threshold shifts (STS), recordable shifts, and potential hearing loss. These must also be tracked on a company’s OSHA 300 log.

OccuFit provides the full range of OSHA required testing and measurement. From sound level surveys conducted with dosimeters to determine the noise levels of a facility, to audiometric tests for employees and record maintenance and documentation, OccuFit manages every aspect of a hearing conservation program. OccuFit also consults with clients in the determination of workplace-related hearing loss so that only occupational hearing loss is recorded, and not damage caused outside the workplace. If your company needs to implement a hearing conservation program or wants help with the current one, OccuFit can help.

Mobile Hearing Units with Individual Sound Booths, Multi-lingual Instructions, HCP Training

While other service providers cram individuals into one room, the OccuFit solution utilizes individual sound booths, so that each tester is provided the quietest possible testing environment. The individual sound booths allow for better test quality and fewer false STS indications. The sound pressure in each booth is measured before testing to conform with OSHA standards. 

Language should not be an obstacle when taking a hearing test because instructions can be transmitted over the headset in 21 languages. Each audiometer meets OSHA’s calibration requirements. OccuFit provides HCP training to each tester by providing booklets and/or a video that covers all of the necessary training topics. These resources are provided in English and Spanish and OccuFit technicians are able to answer questions, if necessary.
Testing booths
Hearing testing booths
hearing tests for employees
OccuFit compares every test to the baseline test. The results of each test are printed and provided to the tester immediately upon completion of the exam, ensuring that those with an STS are notified immediately. If requested, OccuFit will return on-site for make-up testing to re-test those with an STS or those that missed the test. 

When all testing is concluded, OccuFit consults with customers to distinguish hearing loss caused by workplace activity from hearing loss caused by employee lifestyle, genetics, medication, etc. The diagram of the filter to the left displays OccuFit’s method of identifying and recording only workplace-induced hearing loss. 

OccuFit brings its mobile testing units on-site at the customer’s location. When operating multiple shifts, OccuFit provides two technicians – one to conduct testing during the day shift and one to conduct testing during the night shift. OccuFit works to accommodate the client’s schedule to ensure the customer’s productivity is not negatively impacted.

From measuring the sound levels of your facility to performing annual audiometric testing for your employees, OccuFit is here to help. If your tasked with implementing a comprehensive HCP program for your company, contact OccuFit today to learn more about it’s HCP solution.

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