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Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Assess and respond to occupational noise risk

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAUD003
State Code
AVA65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061709 - Audiology
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond to occupational noise risk, including the testing of individuals at risk and developing strategies for employers. This unit applies to audiometrists working in an industrial context, who have a responsibility for promoting and managing good hearing health in the workplace.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess noise hazard risks
  • 1.1 Review features of the workplace that may impact on hearing loss
  • 1.2 Assess the level of hearing conservation risk based on established indicators and parameters
  • 1.3 Identify and access sources of specialist expertise required to measure for risk in the workplace as required
2. Develop strategies for noise injury management
  • 2.1 Identify strategies to mitigate hearing conservation risks
  • 2.2 Document strategies with clear recommendations
  • 2.3 Communicate identified strategies to employers
  • 2.4 Provide accurate and current information and resources about noise hazard management to organisations
3. Conduct testing
  • 3.1 Prepare for and conduct hearing tests in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • 3.2 Take steps to maximise test accuracy, validity and reliability
  • 3.3 Determine that test results are reliable
  • 3.4 Conduct re-test, conduct further tests and/or refer client if test results are unreliable
  • 3.5 Record results in accordance with requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • 3.6 Review and interpret results in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZ 1269
  • 3.7 Communicate outcome of tests clearly and simply to the client
  • 3.8 Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements and infection control procedures
4. Identify those at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL)
  • 4.1 Conduct monitoring audiometry in accordance with AS/NZ 1269
  • 4.2 Assess results against previous reference audiometry
  • 4.3 Advise client of any risk identified using language the client understands
  • 4.4 Advise employer of risks identified for the client
  • 4.5 Provide information on strategies that assist in mitigating risk for NIHL
  • 4.6 Make referral to appropriate agency
5. Monitor and review strategies
  • 5.1 Evaluate success of workplace strategies based on results of testing
  • 5.2 Adjust strategies and recommendations based on evaluation
  • 5.3 Provide updated information to employers
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD070 HLTAU402D Conduct screening hearing tests for industrial hearing loss Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH96 HLTAUD010 Assess and respond to occupational noise risk Unit of competency