“Exposure to hazardous noise is a significant health and safety hazard in Australian workplaces. Since 2015, Australian workers have lodged close to 30,000 workers’ compensation claims for hearing loss. The majority of these claims were the result of long term exposure to hazardous noise” (Safe Work Australia 2023)

The impact of hazardous noise on an employees’ hearing and their working environment can have a detrimental effect, if inadequate noise control measures are implemented.

Our goal is to help organisations mitigate risks associated with hazardous noise exposure in their workplace, and minimise the occurrences of noise induced hearing loss for their workers.

RFT NOISE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Onsite Audiometric Testing

Photo of audiometry booth inside a quiet room used for onsite audiometric testing.

AUDIOMETRY & OTOSCOPY

  • Audiometric Testing and Otoscopy done onsite at your workplace. 

  • Audiometry Booth (sound treated) provided for quiet test environment.

  • Duration: 10 mins

  • Compliance to AS/NZS 1269.4:2014

  • Retest at 1000Hz, 3000Hz, 4000Hz and 6000Hz included (Testing requirement in AS/NZS 1269.4:2014).

  • Ambient Noise Level inside booth checked using Calibrated Sound Level Meter with Microphone - 1/1 Octave. 

  • Calibrated Audiometer and Headphones.

  • Audiometry Report and Results included.

  • 24/7 Operation (Weekdays and Weekends).

  • Qualified Audiometry Testing Officer.

    WE COME TO YOU - PROFESSIONAL ONSITE AUDIOMETRY SCREENING SERVICES DELIVERED EVERY TIME

Workplace Noise Assessments

NOISE ASSESSMENTS

  • Noise Assessments done onsite at your workplace to measure noise levels.

  • Calibrated Sound Level Meter with Microphone.

  • Compliance to AS/NZS 1269.1:2005

  • Manufacturing processes and noise levels in work areas observed and  documented in report.

  • Noise exposure levels determined for entire working day for employee (ie: 8 hours).

  • Noise positions marked out on floor plan.

  • Detailed noise report provided.

  • Suitable Hearing Protection Class selected.

  • Qualified Noise Assessor.

    WE COME TO YOU - PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE NOISE ASSESSMENTS DELIVERED EVERY TIME

Hearing Protection Training and Education

HEARING PROTECTION TRAINING

  • One-on-one training (onsite) with employees instructing procedures on how to correctly fit earplugs and earmuffs , and how to identify if the hearing PPE is not fitted properly.

  • One-on one educational session (onsite) on correct maintenance of hearing protection, and how to identify defective and damaged hearing PPE.

  • Duration: 5 mins

  • Conducted directly after onsite audiometric testing with the employee.

    WE COME TO YOU - QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON HEARING PPE DELIVERED EVERY TIME

ABOUT

At RFT Noise Management Services, we understand the importance of education, training and awareness on hazardous noise exposure. We provide step-by-step guidance to employers, employees, and WHS & HR professionals on Hearing Conservation Programs, Audiometry Testing, Noise Surveys, Noise Assessments, and Hearing Protection Training.

We take pride in our quality onsite services, and provide accurate results and reporting for your organisation on hearing screening assessments and noise management. 

Our team is committed to ensuring a positive outcome for all our clients and is always there to support you when it comes to managing noise.

Please submit your requests by clicking on the ‘SUBMIT ENQUIRY’ above. Our friendly team will contact you to discuss.

FAQs

What is Audiometric Testing?

Pure Tone Air Conduction Threshold Test. A series of warble tones are presented through headphones at different frequencies, and the patient responds as it’s heard by pressing a button on the response indicator. Audiometry Tests record the softest hearing level the patient hears.

What frequencies are tested for audiometry?

500Hz, 1000Hz, 1500Hz, 2000Hz, 3000Hz, 4000Hz, 6000Hz and 8000Hz

Do you Retest frequencies as per the testing requirement in AS/NZS 1269.4:2014?

Yes, we always do a Retest at 1000Hz, 3000Hz, 4000Hz and 6000Hz as per AS/NZS 1269.4:2014

Will you provide an audiometry booth?

Yes. The audiometry booth will be provided and pushed into a quiet room. This type of setup creates a very quiet test environment for the audiometry testing to comply with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014

How do you determine if the room is quiet enough?

We will conduct an Ambient Noise Level Assessment inside the audiometry booth using a Calibrated Sound Level Meter with Microphone - 1/1 Octave. This is done prior to commencing the audiometry tests.

How is the audiometry booth transported?

We have a Ute with a Tailgate Hydraulic Lift fitted to the back. The booth is safely lowered and lifted using the tailgate lift.

Is the booth on wheels?

Yes, it’s on castors and easily wheeled into the room.

Will the booth fit through a standard size doorway?

Yes

What are the dimensions of the booth?

740mm (w) x 980mm (d) x 1940mm (h)

What is the weight of the booth?

250kg

Can the booth be lifted up stairs?

No. However, if there is lift access to upper floors, the booth can fit inside a lift and be transported to upper levels.

What is required onsite to perform the audiometry tests?

Quiet room, away from loud industrial or traffic noise.