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Occupational Hearing Loss Resource Centre

A collection of resources to help employers understand what causes occupational hearing loss and how to prevent it.

Occupational hearing loss is both a significant health issue and a substantial economic concern in Australia, with Hearing Australia finding that 11 per cent of people experience damage to their hearing from workplace noise.

The perception of sound is a vital aspect of our ability to communicate and operate effectively at work. Hearing loss can result in social isolation, difficulty completing daily living tasks, relationship distress and unemployment.

Fortunately, with periodic hearing testing, the correct and consistent use of hearing protection devices, plus engineering and administrative controls, occupational hearing loss can be prevented.

The following resources provide you, as an employer, with the knowledge to create a comprehensive hearing protection plan that will ensure you’re compliant with state legislation, protect your workers’ hearing health, and reduce compensation claims.

Learn About Occupational Hearing Loss

Guides, articles and videos for employers.

Download practical, employer-focused resources prepared by KINNECT’s occupational health team.

  • Downloadable Guide

    Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss — 7-page Guide

    Drawn from a joint webinar with KINNECT and Carelever, “Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: An Occupational Health Provider’s Opinion”, featuring Dr. Matthew Brandt. This 7-page guide delves into the mechanisms, implications and preventive strategies related to NIHL.
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  • Infographic

    Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Infographic

    A printable, shareable infographic summarising what causes NIHL and how to prevent it.
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  • Article

    Chemicals in the Workplace That Cause Hearing Loss

    Workers can be at risk of hearing loss when exposed to ototoxic substances — chemicals that affect the structures and/or function of the inner ear and its connected neural pathways. This article lists the most common ototoxic substances.
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  • Video

    Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: An Occupational Health Provider’s Opinion

    A joint webinar with KINNECT and Carelever featuring Dr Matthew Brandt, exploring the mechanisms, implications and preventive strategies related to NIHL.
State-Specific WHS Legislation

Hearing Protection & Audiometric Testing across Australia.

As an employer, the national model WHS Regulations require you to eliminate or minimise as much as possible the risk of your workers developing work-related hearing loss.

Safe Work Australia provides guidance on applying the model guidelines; however, employers must adhere to the rules established by their state’s WHS regulator for noise management and audiometric testing.

Queensland

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

Western Australia

How KINNECT Can Help

Practical services to protect your workers’ hearing.

Combine accurate baseline and periodic audiometric testing with hearing protection fit testing and a complete health monitoring program for your workforce.

  • Audiometry Testing

    KINNECT’s program — which includes baseline and periodic audiometry testing — ensures you meet your legislative requirements. We also identify employees who may have occupational noise-induced hearing loss so early intervention and treatment can be provided.
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  • Hearing Fit Testing

    Combining quantitative and qualitative testing, we ensure each worker’s hearing protection equipment is optimally fitted to reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss in high-noise environments.
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  • Health Monitoring Services

    Comprehensive medicals and testing that deliver useable information to help your organisation and your employees stay ahead of potential health issues.
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Talk to a health surveillance expert

Build a hearing protection program that meets your obligations.

Tell us about your sites and noise exposures and a senior account lead will design an audiometry and fit-testing program tailored to your workforce.

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