25 July 2022
Attune Hearing is a leading provider of Audiometric Services, Audiological Services for schools in Queensland, Australia.
Our team of highly trained audiometric testing officers and audiologists conduct Audiometric Tests (Pure Tone Audiometry) and Full Diagnostic Audiology Assessments in compliance with Australian standards AS1269.4:2014, Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations and Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations, and the Code of Practice for Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
Our core focus is on helping Teachers manage hazardous noise exposure within their workplace and mitigates risks associated with Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
Attune is the first Nationally Accredited Medical Audiology network of 50+ clinics Australia Wide and growing. We partner with GP’s and ENT’s creating a pathway of complete hearing solutions for patients of all ages. Empowering our patients to hear each moment. Attune Hearing is proud to be the first and only Audiology company in Australia to be QIP Accredited to the National Safety and Quality Health Services (NSQHS) standards. Our services for Audiometric Testing and Audiology Testing are of the highest quality, having met these strict NSQHS standards, and this quality is always passed onto all our clients whom we care for.
Attune Hearing can assist in devising Hearing Conservation Programs and Tailored Training Programs for educating employees on the importance of wearing hearing protection (including correctly selecting, fitting and maintaining hearing protectors), and dangers of hazardous noise exposure in a workplace.
By providing the right education and training and regularly monitoring the use of hearing protectors whilst your employees are exposed to hazardous noise on-site, you can manage and prevent outbreaks of Noise Induced Hearing Loss. As a result of your compliance, you will help to effectively build company culture and productivity and ultimately increase your business’ Return on Investment.
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Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is a major industrial disease in Australia caused by exposure to hazardous noise in the workplace. Unprotected noise exposure and also inadequate hearing protection from hazardous noise for a person can occur if appropriate noise control measures are not put in place at the workplace, which can lead to the person having noise-induced hearing loss which can be of a temporary nature or permanent nature.
Hazardous noise has a damaging effect on the inner part of the ear, damaging sensitive hair cells in the Cochlea (auditory organ). In the presence of hazardous noise, the hair cells in the cochlea can be damaged and gradually lose their ability to recover. This can lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss, which is irreversible damage done to the inner ear, and it can have a negative effect on the person as the person often will experience difficulties in hearing clearly and understanding verbal communication as words will start to sound muffled.
One in six Australians is affected by hearing loss. With an ageing population, hearing loss is projected to increase to 1 in every 4 Australians by 2050. The net consequence of hearing loss is a reduced capacity to communicate. The ability to listen and respond is reduced, and for some, the ability to speak is lost or impaired. Reduced communication abilities impact a person’s life chances through the reduced opportunity to equitably participate in education, gain competitive skills and employment and participate in relationships. Adverse health effects are associated with hearing loss1.
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(Listen Hear! The economic impact and cost of hearing loss in Australia [February 2006], page 5, Access Economics)