Nationwide Audiometric Testing for Workplace Noise Risk

Clarity Occupational Health provides audiometric testing services for UK employers who need to protect workers from noise‑induced hearing loss and meet Health Surveillance requirements. Our hearing assessments are delivered nationwide and designed to be accurate, compliant and practical for real‑world operations.

Why employers choose Clarity for audiometry

Audiometric testing in an occupational health setting is the regular assessment of workers’ hearing where they are exposed to hazardous noise at work. It forms part of a wider health surveillance programme and is designed to detect early signs of noise‑induced hearing loss so that employers can intervene before permanent damage occurs. Done properly, audiometry does three things for employers: Confirms whether noise controls and hearing protection are effective in practice Identifies individuals who may be developing work‑related hearing problems Provides evidence that you are meeting your responsibilities under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations and wider HSE expectations

Why employers choose Clarity

Programmes aligned to your noise risk

Clarity builds audiometric testing programmes around your noise risk assessments and exposure data, rather than using generic schedules. We focus on the roles and locations where workers are genuinely at risk, keeping surveillance proportionate but defensible.

Operationally efficient service delivery

We offer on‑site audiometry, mobile medical units and access to a national healthcare network, so testing can be carried out close to your operations and with minimal downtime and travel. This makes it easier to cover multiple sites, shifts and worker groups.

Clear, structured reporting

Our reports are designed for action. You receive clear results, trend information and recommendations so managers and health and safety teams know who is within expected limits, who needs closer monitoring, and where additional controls or follow‑up may be required.

Integrated health surveillance

Audiometric testing can be delivered alongside other health surveillance – such as spirometry, HAVS, skin checks and vision screening – giving you a more coherent and cost‑effective occupational health programme.

Who needs audiometric testing?

Audiometric testing is typically required where noise exposure remains at or above action levels identified in your noise risk assessments, even after controls and hearing protection are in place.

This often includes:

  • Manufacturing and engineering environments

  • Construction and infrastructure projects

  • Utilities, transport and logistics operations

  • Any roles using noisy plant, tools or machinery on a regular basis

Clarity can help you interpret your noise data and determine which groups of workers should be included in audiometric testing, and how frequently, in line with your legal duties and industry good practice.

What audiometric testing involves

An audiometric testing appointment will usually include:

  • A brief explanation of the process and consent

  • A short questionnaire covering relevant health, noise exposure and hearing protection use

  • A pure‑tone audiometry test carried out in appropriate conditions, using calibrated equipment, to measure hearing thresholds at different frequencies

  • Comparison with baseline and previous results to identify any changes or patterns over time

Our clinicians and technicians coach workers through the process, ensure testing conditions are suitable and interpret results in the context of the individual’s role, exposure and history.

Outcomes and follow‑up

Following audiometric testing, Clarity provides:

  • Individual results and classifications aligned to agreed standards

  • Identification of any shifts in hearing that may require closer monitoring or referral

  • Practical recommendations on noise control, hearing protection and further investigation where needed

  • Aggregate data and trends to support your overall noise‑risk management strategy

This gives you a clear view of how well your current controls are working and where additional action may be needed to protect hearing and reduce long‑term occupational health risk.

Our values in audiometric testing

For workplace hearing conservation, employers need a partner who will challenge, innovate and stay accountable.

  • We challenge where audiometry is missing, infrequent or poorly targeted, and help refocus programmes on the workers and locations that genuinely need testing.

  • We innovate in how and where we deliver audiometric testing – using on‑site, mobile and network options so employees can be seen efficiently, with minimal disruption.

  • We grow by helping clients reduce noise‑related hearing problems and build a stronger, safer workforce over time.

  • We are driven to deliver – responsive with scheduling, precise in testing and clear in our reporting.

  • Collaboration drives us forward as we work with H&S, HR and operational teams so audiometry becomes a smooth, predictable part of your health surveillance, not a yearly scramble.

  • We are energised by health and accountable to each other, which shows in the care we bring to every programme and the confidence clients can place in the data we provide.

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Make Workplace Hearing Protection Easier to Manage

If your workforce is exposed to noise at work, Clarity can help you build and deliver an audiometric testing programme that protects hearing, supports compliance and fits the way your business really operates.