We do perform audiometric testing for workers who have noise exposure as assessed by noise readings in the work areas. We have hearing booths in our external occupational health clinics and do the testing there for our own employees.
CAOHC is a great testing program, and we send everyone who does testing to a training session.
With regard to audio booths, they are expensive and require regular calibration and maintenance. There are some less expensive alternatives, including
SHOEBOX: Leading Digital Audiometers & Hearing Screening and options at
Tele-Audiology | Tele-Audiology Equipment| e3 Diagnostics.
Laura L Radke, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
Senior Medical Director, F&MCW Occupational Health Services
Phone: 262-253-8197 | Fax: 262-253-5152 Cell Phone: 414-530-0723
E-mail:
laura.radke@froedtert.com
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Workforce Health / North Hills Health Center
Building B First Floor
W129 N7055 Northfield Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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On Behalf Of Tim Crump
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Audiometric testing for OSHA-mandated hearing conservation program
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Hello, we are wanting to set up a hearing conservation program at our university per OSHA requirements. This
would provide for annual audiometric testing of workers who have regular loud noise exposure on the job, for workers who operate leaf blowers, transport patients on helico |
Hello, we are wanting to set up a hearing conservation program at our university per OSHA requirements. This would provide for annual audiometric testing of workers who have regular loud noise exposure on the job, for workers who operate
leaf blowers, transport patients on helicopter, participate in firearms training for Public Safety, etc. I have 3 questions that I would love to hear responses to from other Employee Health departments that run similar programs. If others have more general
responses or guidance, please let me know.
- Do you perform audiometric testing inhouse or refer workers to an off-site audiometry specialty clinic?
- For training for those that do it inhouse, it looks like a 20-hour training for Occupational Hearing Conservationist through CAOHC (https://www.caohc.org/)
is a good starting place; Does anyone recommend an alternate training?
- Can anyone recommend an inexpensive Audiometer that would meet the OSHA requirement and meet our worker needs?
Thanks so much for any input or advice! Best, Tim
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
Tim Crump, MSN, FNP
He/Him/They/Them
Family Nurse Practitioner
Multnomah Pavilion (Second Floor, SW Wing), 3161 SW Pavilion Loop
Occupational Health
Healthcare Human Resources
Oregon Health & Science University
Occupational Health
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd,
Mail code: UHN 89
Portland, OR 97239-3098
Department Phone: 503-494-5271
Office Phone: 503-494-5184
Fax: 503-494-4457
Email: crumpt@ohsu.edu
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