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British Columbia
Many CLAC members in BC work at construction or industrial sites deemed loud enough by WorkSafeBC to require annual hearing tests. CLAC in BC supports this WorkSafeBC program by testing and educating workers within the province with our own mobile industrial hearing testing truck.
Employers in Metro Vancouver may book and schedule CLAC’s mobile truck to visit their site as part of their hearing conservation program. With some planning, locations outside of Metro Vancouver may also be accommodated.
What is Audiometric Testing?
Working in noise is one of the most common workplace health hazards encountered. An annual hearing test will educate and warn of possible hearing loss from industrial noise.
Companies operating in environments with excessive noise (above 85 dBA over an 8-hour period) must implement a noise control and hearing conservation program to safeguard employees from potential hearing loss incurred while working on-site per WorkSafeBC’s Health and Safety Regulation Part 7.
Stages of Audiometric Testing
Initial
Within 6 months of hiring an employee, the initial audiometric test must be completed to determine the employee’s baseline hearing reading.
Periodic
1 year after the initial audiometric test and every 12 months thereafter, a periodic test must be completed which may warn the worker of possible hearing loss from industrial noise.
Audiometric Testing – FAQs
How do I book Audiometric Testing for an on-site?
Contact our BC audiometric technician at audiometric@clac.ca or 1-888-700-7555.
How many people may I book for testing?
Depending on the needs/location, all requests will be considered. If more than 60 tests per day, than additional arrangements can be made.
How long do results take to process?
After testing, the audiometric technician will explain the results to the worker and counsel on appropriate hearing protection. A copy of the test will be provided to each individual.
All hearing test results will be uploaded and stored at WorkSafeBC soon after having been tested. Employers will have access to the information throughout the year to help them measure the effectiveness of their hearing loss prevention program.
How long does the hearing test take?
Testing with counselling normally takes around 8-15 minutes to complete.
Is testing available on weekends?
Audiometric testing can be booked Monday to Friday, weekends may be available depending on the site/location and charges may apply.
Once you are registered for a training course, please check your confirmation email to review the cancellation policy. No shows and late cancellation costs are the student's responsibility.