On-Site Audiometric Services
- Hearing testing available throughout California, Nevada and Arizona
- Testing conducted by CAOHC certified bi-lingual technicians
- Audiometry complies with all hearing conservation regulations of OSHA and/or MSHA
- Sound treated mobile units capable of testing up to 6 or 8 at a time
- Testing conducted in individual booths providing a quiet sound environment for each person
- Scheduling available to cover all work shifts
- Testing of up to 200 employees in a day
- Employee Hearing Conservation training provided
Data Processing
- Comprehensive reporting of results are easy to read and understand
- All necessary documentation for OSHA/MSHA compliance provided
- Audiological review of all reports
- HIPAA compliant record-keeping
- On-site reporting available on the day of testing
TWA Noise Studies
- Dosimetry available to determine workplace Time Weighted Averages
- Noise level testing available to determine loudness of work areas
- Studies keep employer informed as to what areas and employees need to be included in their effective hearing conservation program
Workplace Noise Determinations
- Optional review of Standard Threshold Shifts by audiologist to determine if shifts are work related.
Respirator Fit Testing
If employees are required to wear respirators they must be fit tested annually, and fit testing requires a medical clearance and possibly a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT). BIO can help comply with these regulations.
- On-line Medical Clearances to certify ability to wear equipment
- Qualitative Fit Testing using Bitrex or Noxious Smoke for exposures of less than 100 ppm of contaminants
- Respirator training on use and care of equipment
- NIOSH certified technicians
- Pulmonary Function Testing that determines ability to wear equipment
- Quantitative Fit Testing available through specialized independent partner for exposures with greater than 100 ppm of contaminants or hazardous materials