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When we think of noisy workplaces, construction sites, factories, traffic control and mining come to mind<\/strong>. In these industries, hearing PPE is often part of the uniform, and the risks of noise-induced hearing loss are well recognised.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n But the data tells us workplace noise risk extends far beyond these sectors. In the auto industry, one study tested more than 6,500 workers and found nearly 30% had hearing loss (not using PPE was identified as a contributing factor). In agriculture, farmers are around seven times more likely to experience hearing loss than the general population.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n And the catch is that noise-induced hearing loss doesn\u2019t just belong to \u201cloud\u201d industries.<\/strong> Many workplaces that don\u2019t look noisy on the surface are quietly putting their workers at risk – and may not even realise they could fall foul of the new regulations:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These workplaces don\u2019t always associate themselves with \u201cindustrial noise\u201d and may not have systems in place for regular testing – leaving them at risk of non-compliance if they are inspected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2696\ufe0f Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regular noise assessments<\/strong> and hearing tests<\/strong> are the simplest way to protect your workers and your business. At Onsite Testing<\/strong>, we make this easy by delivering testing directly at your workplace\u2014whether that\u2019s a construction site, a factory, or a dental surgery. Call today for a quote on 07 3812 2920 or email enquire@onsitetesting.com.au.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we think of noisy workplaces, construction sites, factories, traffic control and mining come to mind. In these industries, hearing PPE is often part of the uniform, and the risks of noise-induced hearing loss are well recognised. But the data tells us workplace noise risk extends far beyond these sectors. In the auto industry, one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":736,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n When we think of noisy workplaces, construction sites, factories, traffic control and mining come to mind<\/strong>. In these industries, hearing PPE is often part of the uniform, and the risks of noise-induced hearing loss are well recognised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the data tells us workplace noise risk extends far beyond these sectors. In the auto industry, one study tested more than 6,500 workers and found nearly 30% had hearing loss (not using PPE was identified as a contributing factor). In agriculture, farmers are around seven times more likely to experience hearing loss than the general population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And the catch is that noise-induced hearing loss doesn\u2019t just belong to \u201cloud\u201d industries.<\/strong> Many workplaces that don\u2019t look noisy on the surface are quietly putting their workers at risk - and may not even realise they could fall foul of the new regulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These workplaces don\u2019t always associate themselves with \u201cindustrial noise\u201d and may not have systems in place for regular testing - leaving them at risk of non-compliance if they are inspected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2696\ufe0f Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Regular noise assessments<\/strong> and hearing tests<\/strong> are the simplest way to protect your workers and your business. At Onsite Testing<\/strong>, we make this easy by delivering testing directly at your workplace\u2014whether that\u2019s a construction site, a factory, or a dental surgery. 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