Under the new Control of Noise at Work regulations effective from April 2006, hearing tests are mandatory for everyone above the upper Action Value. It is also advised for employees who may be at particular risk of hearing loss.

To help companies meet this, First Stop Safety have introduced a one-day “Industrial Audiometry” workshop. This workshop covers many aspects of hearing tests including Otoscopy, use of manual Audiometers as well as PC-based ones. Delegates will get plenty of time to practice on different types of Audiometers and get to grips with the HSE recommendations in this area.

The first course in September will be held in the newly established training facilities in York, and presented by a trainer who has qualified against the British Society of Audiologists requirements. This course will count towards delegates IOSH CPD scheme.