Audiometric Testing Program (ATP)
Audiometric testing provides an evaluation of the sensitivity of a person’s sense of hearing and is most often performed by an audiologist using an audiometer. An audiometer is used to determine a person’s hearing sensitivity at different frequencies.
The employer must establish and maintain an audiometric testing program. The important elements of the program include baseline audiograms, annual audiograms, training, and follow-up procedures.
Scope of Work
- Conducting Audiometry Test
- Examining the results from the testing
- Providing an executive summary on the testing
Benefits
What is the benefits of conducting the Audiometric Testing Programme (ATP)?
- Identifies employees who are at risk of significant hearing loss
- Reduce Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) cases at the workplace
- Avoiding costly compensation claims and legal action
- Shows management commitment towards Health & Safety culture at the workplace
Compliance
Occupational Safety and Health (Noise Exposure) Regulations 2019;
- Regulation 9(1) If Noise Risk Assessment report exceeds the NEL stated in Regulation 6(1)(a), (b) or (c), employer must conduct audiometric testing on the employee every 1 year.
Service Details
Categories:
Audiometric Testing Programme, Hearing test, Frequency test, Audiometric Testing Programme
Specialist:
DOSH Registered Occupational Health Doctor (OHD)
Location offered: West Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Melaka, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak, Kuching, Miri, Bintulu
Location offered: East Malaysia
Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Lahad Datu, Sarawak, Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Bintulu
Report Completed:
14 to 30 Days after assessment
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