Anitech brings professional, headphone-based audiometric testing directly to workplaces across Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. Our mobile service makes it easy for employers to protect hearing, identify high-noise areas, support early intervention and meet Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 requirements without sending staff off site.
Why workplace hearing health matters in Canberra
Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related health issues in Australia. From construction projects and industrial sites to busy warehouses and workshops, many ACT workplaces expose employees to potentially damaging noise levels over time.
When hearing damage goes undetected, it can lead to:
- Difficulties communicating with colleagues, supervisors and customers
- Increased risk of accidents due to missed warnings, alarms or instructions
- Reduced productivity and higher error rates
- Long-term health impacts and reduced quality of life outside work
Regular audiometric testing helps you find issues early, take action quickly and show your team that you genuinely value their wellbeing.
What is audiometric testing?
Audiometric testing is a standardised hearing assessment that measures a person’s ability to detect and distinguish sounds at different frequencies and volumes. It is suitable for workers of all ages and can be used for both baseline and ongoing monitoring.
Anitech uses headphone-based testing, typically involving:
- Presenting pure tones at various pitches and loudness levels to each ear separately
- Recording the softest level at which sounds can be heard reliably
- Comparing results to expected norms and any previous tests
The outcome is an audiogram and summary that shows whether hearing is within normal limits or if there are signs of hearing loss or noise-related damage. These results form the basis for early intervention, further referral where needed and targeted noise-control strategies.
Meeting WHS Regulation 2011 requirements in the ACT
In the Australian Capital Territory, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 sets out clear expectations for managing noise risks. Where workers are exposed to excessive workplace noise and are required to use hearing protection, employers are expected to implement audiometric testing and maintain appropriate records.
Partnering with Anitech helps employers to:
- Demonstrate that noise risks are being actively monitored and managed
- Provide audiometric testing conducted by appropriately qualified professionals
- Keep consistent records and trend data suitable for internal audits and WorkCover submissions
- Back up safety policies and procedures with objective, measurable evidence
By integrating regular audiometric testing into your safety program, you not only support legal compliance but also build a stronger, more proactive safety culture across your Canberra operations.
Anitech’s mobile audiometric testing in Canberra & the ACT
Anitech delivers onsite mobile audiometric testing to businesses right across Canberra and the wider ACT, from central offices and industrial sites to smaller and remote workplaces. Our service is designed to minimise disruption while providing detailed, actionable information about your team’s hearing health.
Key features of Anitech’s onsite service include:
- Mobile test units that come to you so there is no need to send employees off site
- Headphone-based testing using modern audiometric equipment for reliable results
- Qualified audiologists conducting and interpreting tests, not just basic screeners
- Flexible appointment scheduling to fit shift patterns, peak periods and remote crews
- Capacity for small and large workforces— from a handful of staff to hundreds
- Coverage across metropolitan and remote ACT locations to support multi-site operations
Every visit is planned around your operations, helping you maintain output while giving employees a smooth, professional testing experience.
How the onsite testing process works
Anitech’s streamlined process makes it easy to roll out audiometric testing across one or multiple sites.
- Planning and scheduling
We work with your safety and operations team to confirm site locations, workforce numbers, shift structures and preferred dates. Sessions are scheduled to minimise downtime and bottlenecks. - Arrival and setup
Our team arrives on site with all required equipment. A quiet testing space is established, often within our mobile unit or a designated room you provide. - Individual headphone-based tests
Each worker completes a private, one-on-one audiometric test. Instructions are clear and simple, ensuring accurate and comfortable participation. - Immediate feedback where appropriate
Where suitable, high-level feedback can be provided to workers, with more detailed analysis summarised in your formal reports. - Comprehensive reporting
After testing, you receive clear documentation of results, including comparison with previous test data where available and guidance on next steps.
Comprehensive reports and trend analysis
Beyond simple pass or fail outcomes, Anitech provides reporting that supports both day-to-day decision-making and long-term planning.
- Summary of results for each tested employee, presented in an easy-to-read format
- Analysis against previous tests to identify changes, trends or emerging issues
- Group-level insights showing patterns across roles, areas or sites
- WorkCover-ready documentation that can be readily submitted to relevant authorities when required
By tracking results over time, you gain a clear picture of how effective your hearing protection and noise-control measures really are, helping you to focus investment where it will have the greatest impact.
Benefits of onsite audiometric testing for Canberra employers
Implementing Anitech’s mobile audiometric testing in your ACT workplace delivers advantages that go far beyond compliance.
- Early detection of noise-induced hearing loss
Catch hearing changes sooner, enabling early intervention and referral before damage becomes more severe. - Reduced risk of workplace incidents
Workers who can clearly hear instructions, vehicle movements, alarms and radios are less likely to be involved in avoidable accidents. - Improved productivity and communication
Better hearing supports smoother teamwork, fewer misunderstandings and more efficient work processes. - Stronger safety culture
Visible investment in employees’ health reinforces your safety messages and builds trust across the organisation. - Convenient, cost-effective testing
Bringing testing onsite reduces travel time, lost hours and logistical complexity, especially for large or remote workforces. - Better planning for noise-control investments
Trend data and high-noise area identification help you prioritise engineering controls, isolation, scheduling changes or additional protective equipment.
Supporting diverse workplaces across the ACT
Canberra and the ACT are home to a wide mix of workplaces, from public sector offices and defence facilities to construction hubs, manufacturing operations and logistics centres. Anitech’s mobile service is flexible enough to support them all.
Examples of workplaces that commonly benefit from onsite audiometric testing include:
- Construction and infrastructure projects
- Manufacturing, fabrication and processing plants
- Warehousing, logistics and transport operations
- Utilities, maintenance and field service crews
- Local government depots and workshops
- Hospitality, entertainment and venues with amplified sound
- Agricultural, landscaping and outdoor service businesses
Whether your team is based in a single central location or spread across multiple ACT sites and remote areas, Anitech is structured to deliver consistent, high-quality testing wherever your people work.
Practical guidance beyond the test result
Anitech’s role extends beyond running tests. Our qualified audiologists and experienced specialists provide practical, workplace-ready guidance to help you act on the findings.
- Hearing protection recommendations
Advice on selecting, fitting and using hearing protection that suits your noise levels, tasks and workforce. - Noise-control suggestions
Recommendations on administrative and physical controls — such as task rotation, isolation of noisy plant or improved maintenance — to help reduce exposure. - Referrals for further assessment
Where individual results indicate a concern, we can recommend appropriate follow-up with medical or hearing specialists. - Awareness and education
Clear explanations that help workers understand why hearing protection matters and how they can look after their own hearing health.
This combination of objective data and practical advice helps you translate test results into real-world improvements in safety and wellbeing.
Why choose Anitech for audiometric testing in Canberra?
Employers across Canberra and the ACT choose Anitech because our service is built around both compliance and convenience.
- Onsite service across metro and remote locations so you can cover all teams, including mobile and field-based staff
- Capability for any workforce size— from small teams to large, multi-shift operations
- Qualified audiologists and experienced staff providing professional, reliable assessments
- Modern, well-maintained equipment designed for accurate, repeatable testing
- Minimal disruption to operations thanks to flexible scheduling and efficient onsite setups
- Clear, WorkCover-ready reporting that supports both internal management and regulatory requirements
- Long-term partnership approach with periodic retesting, trend analysis and ongoing guidance
With Anitech, you gain a partner who understands both the regulatory landscape and the practical realities of running a busy Canberra workplace.
Preparing your workplace for onsite audiometric testing
Getting ready for Anitech’s mobile audiometric testing visit is straightforward. A little preparation helps everything run smoothly and efficiently.
- Confirm a suitable testing area
Provide a quiet room where possible, or use our mobile unit as the primary testing space. - Schedule staff in advance
Allocate time slots by team, shift or department to keep people moving through efficiently. - Inform your employees
Let staff know why testing is being done, what to expect and how long it will take. This reduces anxiety and improves cooperation. - Coordinate with supervisors
Ensure line managers understand the schedule and support staff in attending their appointments on time.
Our team will talk you through each step before the visit, so you can be confident everything is in place.
Protect hearing, support safety and boost productivity
Anitech’s onsite audiometric testing in Canberra and the ACT gives you a straightforward, efficient way to:
- Protect employees from preventable, noise-induced hearing loss
- Identify high-noise areas and jobs that need extra attention
- Meet your obligations under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
- Receive detailed, WorkCover-ready reports and ongoing trend analysis
- Strengthen safety culture, morale and productivity across your workforce
By investing in professional, mobile audiometric testing, you are investing in your people, your safety performance and the long-term success of your organisation.
If you are ready to make hearing health a proactive part of your WHS strategy in Canberra and the ACT, Anitech is ready to support you with flexible onsite appointments, expert assessments and clear, actionable guidance — learn more.
