Harlow Occupational Health Service offers the following services to member and non-member clients, in support of the above Regulations.

Equipment – Bilson CA850 series 4 & 5

Maintained regularly and calibrated annually in accordance with industry standard

Screening Comprising

• Completion of audiometry questionnaire with help of Occupational Health Advisor, addressing history of noise exposure and use of ear protection.
• Examination of ears.
• Audiometric test
  • This takes approximately 10 minutes and should be carried out prior to noise exposure
• Discussion of results with client.
• Formal report to management and letter to client using HSE reporting criteria and classifications.
• If appropriate discussion with Medical Officer, Company and GP.
• Maintenance of records and re-call system.

Frequency

• Audiometry is advisable at pre-employment and then annual for the first two years.
• Thereafter repeated at 1 – 3 yearly intervals depending on individual results.