Noise Health Surveillance.
Noise health surveillance is a workplace health service for employees who are regularly exposed to high levels of noise. It helps employers identify early signs of hearing damage, reduce the risk of work-related hearing loss and support compliance with workplace noise regulations. Following each assessment, employers receive the relevant health surveillance outcome and documentation, allowing them to keep records up to date, monitor changes in employees’ hearing and identify where further action may be needed.
You require this medical if any of the following apply
Noise health surveillance is for employers whose employees are regularly exposed to workplace noise at levels that may put their hearing at risk. It is particularly relevant to industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, utilities and industrial workplaces where noisy machinery, tools or equipment are used.
Employers may use the service as part of their noise risk management and health surveillance arrangements, helping them monitor employees’ hearing and meet their workplace health and safety responsibilities.
What's included
Review of the employee’s noise exposure and relevant work history.
Completion of a hearing questionnaire.
Audiometry (hearing test) to assess hearing levels.
Review of any reported hearing difficulties or symptoms.
Employee outcome: the employee receives their individual health surveillance outcome and any relevant advice.
Employer outcome: the employer receives the relevant workplace health surveillance outcome and documentation to support ongoing monitoring and risk management.
Secure access to relevant employer documents and outcomes through Orchid Live.
The process
Step 1 - Arrange health surveillance
The employer provides details of the workforce and workplace noise exposure. We agree the appropriate arrangements for the employees requiring surveillance.
Step 2 - Employee questionnaire and consent
The employee receives their initial questionnaire and consent form through Orchid Live before their assessment.
Step 3 - Hearing assessment
The employee completes their noise health surveillance assessment, including a hearing test (audiometry) and review of relevant hearing history and symptoms.
Step 4 - Outcomes and records
The employee receives their individual health surveillance outcome. The employer receives the relevant employer outcome and health surveillance documentation, which can be viewed securely through their Orchid Live dashboard.
COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATION
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require employers to assess and control the risks from workplace noise. Where employees are at risk of hearing damage from noise exposure, employers must provide suitable health surveillance, including hearing tests. The results can help employers identify hearing damage, review their noise controls and take further action where required.
Delivery options
Partner hearing clinic
The employee first attends our partner hearing clinic in Sompting for their hearing test.
On-site at your workplace
Noise health surveillance can be delivered at your workplace, where appropriate, making it convenient for employers with multiple employees requiring assessment.
Portal management
The initial questionnaire and consent form are sent to employees through Orchid Live before their assessment. Employers can view relevant documents and outcomes on their secure Orchid Live dashboard.
Pricing
We tailor pricing to your workforce, including how many employees need testing, whether you’d prefer us on site or at our clinic, and whether you need a one-off or a rolling programme. Request a quote and we’ll get back to you within two working days.
Register
Register for Noise Health Surveillance.
Please provide as many details as possible and we will contact you to discuss your needs and next steps.