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Audiometry re-test schedule
Audiometry is not a one-shot procedure. The Control of Noise At Work Regulations 2005 guidance document contains a recommended schedule for repeat tests which employers should follow.
In this schedule 'Year 1' is the first year in which you conduct the audiometry, etc.
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Audiometry for all employees exposed to levels of 85dB(A) or above. |
| Year 2 |
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Everyone again, i.e. all employees working in noise levels of 85dB(A) or above again. This allows a check that their hearing is not deteriorating and can identify losses before they become detrimental to their health. |
Ongoing
From there onwards the audiometry is dependant on the results of the previous hearing tests: |
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Anyone who is still Category 1 (i.e normal hearing) should be retested every three years. |
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Anyone who is Category 2 (i.e. a slight reduction but not too bad) should be retested every two years. |
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Anyone who is Category 3 or Category 4 should be retested every year. |
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