If you have employees who are exposed to noise at or above an 85-decibel eight-hour time-weighted average (TWA), you must meet certain OSHA requirements. Part of these requirements include a baseline and annual hearing test (audiogram). An initial audiogram provides you with a baseline reference against which future audiograms can be compared.  Annual audiograms are vital in detecting changes that can occur over time and that are potentially related to noise exposure.

Ridgeview Expertise

The Ridgeview Business Health audiogram includes:

• Audiometric history review

• Otoscopic exam (visual examination of the ear drum)

• Audiogram (hearing test in a sound-proof room)

• Comparison to the baseline audiogram if available to determine if a Standard Threshold Shift has occurred.

• Access to a professional audiologist when special expertise is needed

• Basic education on hearing protection and consultation

Ridgeview Convenience

We offer audiograms at our Ridgeview Business Health location in Chanhassen. Our quick turnaround time ensures that your employees have their hearing tests in a timely fashion. If the hearing tests indicates that further evaluation by an audiologist is needed, Ridgeview Business Health is able to assist you coordinate these services in a timely and comprehensive manner.