Why Noise Measurement Alone Isn’t Enough: The Critical Role of Audiometric Assessment in Australian Workplaces
Australian sectors that use heavy, high-noise equipment—like manufacturing, construction, transport, and waste management—are increasingly using detailed noise measurements. This shift is overdue but essential. Workplace hearing loss tops the list of job-related illnesses in Australia, so measuring noise is no longer a choice; it’s now a built-in component of every effective safety management system. Yet,…