Annual Hearing Test

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a public health concern, and it is the foremost preventable cause of hearing loss in the workplace. Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent hearing damage, often without the sufferer being aware of it until it is too late. It may lead to tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or deafness. Noise can also be a safety hazard at work, interfering with communication and making warning sounds harder to hear.

Audiometric testing is a legal requirement for companies to include all employees exposed to the Noise Exposure Limit (NEL) as stipulated in the Occupational Safety and Health (Noise Exposure) Regulations 2019 of Malaysia. For these employees, audiometric testing should be conducted annually.