Audiometric evaluation of noise induced hearing loss

Audiometric evaluation in conjunction with other components of the hearing conservation program serves to minimize the potential hazard of noise related hearing loss. Success of the industrial hearing conservation program rests in large measure with the implementation of competent audiometric testing procedures. Thus, consideration must be given to certain critical factors necessary for measurement of hearing sensitivity, such as the qualifications of the examiner, monitoring schedules, test environment, instrumentation, method of testing, recording of results, interpretation of test findings, and appropriate referral criteria.