For companies
Complete hearing tests for employees working in a noisy environment – pre-employment, periodic and exit check-ups.
Check-ups for work in noise
Hearing check-ups for work in a noisy environment are required by law and paid for by the employer, not the employee.
We carry out a complete hearing examination for noise risk assessment – pre-employment, periodic and exit check-ups. We examine in a soundproof audiometric booth and the examination is painless.
Occupational health services are paid for by the employer under Section 58 of Act No. 373/2011 Coll., on Specific Health Services. The pre-employment check-up is paid for by the job applicant, but the employer reimburses it if they conclude an employment contract with them (Section 59(2)).
Who is affected by noise risk
Work is classified as noise-risk according to noise measurement at the workplace, not by job title. The decisive factor is the noise level over a shift – from 85 dB employees must wear hearing protection. The people who come to us most often are:
- manufacturing and engineering – operators of machining and forming machines, press shops, forges, foundries, welders, grinders, locksmiths, assembly lines
- construction – construction workers, operators of jackhammers, drills and construction machinery
- road workers – operators of rollers, milling machines, cutters and other road machinery
- forestry workers and lumberjacks – work with chainsaws and brush cutters (100–110 dB)
- wood processing – sawmills, carpentry shops, operators of woodworking machines
- agriculture – tractor and combine drivers, operators of agricultural machinery
- steelworks, glassworks, textile and food production and other noisy operations
- musicians – members of orchestras and bands, especially drummers and wind instrument players
- theatres, concerts and clubs – sound engineers, technicians, staff of music clubs
- airports and transport – aircraft ground handling, drivers and operators of heavy machinery
What the check-up includes
- Pre-employment check-up – basic examination, orienting ENT examination, threshold pure-tone or screening audiometry and assessment of hearing loss according to Fowler.
- Periodic check-up – basic examination, orienting ENT examination and screening audiometry. After 10 years of work in noise, in case of hearing loss above 20% according to Fowler or significant deterioration of hearing, additionally an ENT examination and threshold pure-tone audiometry with assessment according to Fowler.
- Exit check-up – to the same extent as the pre-employment check-up.
Scope according to Annex 1 (point 3.5 Noise) of Decree No. 79/2013 Coll., on Occupational Health Services.
How often for a periodic check-up
- Categories 2R and 3 – once every 2 years
- Category 4 – once a year
According to Section 11(2) of Decree No. 79/2013 Coll. The work category is determined by the employer based on noise measurement at the workplace.
How it works
- 1. Employer's request – the employee brings a written request for an occupational health check-up stating the type of work and category.
- 2. Booking – for a hearing test booking is not required, but it is ADVISABLE to book in advance by phone on 608 36 33 03.
- 3. Examination – a complete hearing examination for noise risk assessment right in our clinic.
Price and cooperation
Are you an employer and want to arrange a contract or send several people for an examination? Call us on 608 36 33 03 or write to ordinace@seznam.cz.