It is common practice for employers to request new workers have a hearing check prior to commencing employment.
It is common practice for employers to request new workers have a hearing check prior to commencing employment. There are a number of reasons why pre-employment hearing tests are required, including;
• Ensuring the new workers’ hearing is at a sufficient level to meet any specific safety requirements in the workplace.
• Establishing a workers level of hearing at the commencement of employment for the purposes of hearing monitoring and conservation
• Determining any pre-existing hearing loss.
• Doctors Of Audiology offers pre-employment hearing tests of workers entering new employment at the request of the employer or the worker.
