AIM Hearing provides certified workplace audiometric testing in Bundaberg. Queensland law now requires testing for noise-exposed workers — book your compliance assessment today.
Is your Bundaberg business compliant?
From 29 July 2025, Queensland law requires mandatory audiometric testing for workers who wear hearing protection due to noise exposure. AIM Hearing is Bundaberg’s local, independent and certified provider — right here in your community, with no travel to Brisbane required.
Call us today: 07 4153 1317
What does Queensland law require?
Under Section 58 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), all persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) — including sole traders, subcontractors and employers — must provide audiometric testing for any worker who is required to wear hearing protection equipment (HPE) due to noise exposure.
This applies to workers in all industries including construction, agriculture, manufacturing, transport, government, and any other workplace where noise levels require hearing protection to be worn.
The requirements are:
- For workers commencing noise-exposed work on or after 29 July 2025 — testing must be provided within 3 months of starting, and at least every 2 years thereafter.
- For workers already in noise-exposed roles prior to 29 July 2025 — a baseline audiometric test must be completed before 29 July 2027, and at least every 2 years after that.
All testing must be conducted in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1269.4:2014 — Occupational noise management: Auditory assessment. Non-compliance carries serious penalties. Don’t leave your business exposed.
Call AIM Hearing now: 07 4153 1317
Why choose AIM Hearing for your workplace testing?
AIM Hearing is Bundaberg’s longest running, 100% locally owned and independent audiology practice. We are not a franchise. We are not a chain. We are your local audiologist — established, trusted, and deeply committed to this community.
- Certified audiometric testing to AS/NZS 1269.4:2014
- WHS file-ready compliance reports provided promptly
- Serving Bundaberg, Bargara, Innes Park and the Wide Bay region
- Registered Hearing Services Program (HSP) provider
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) registered provider
- Full diagnostic hearing services available alongside workplace testing
- Appointments available — call us to discuss your business needs
As Bundaberg’s longest established independent hearing clinic, we bring genuine expertise, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Every business is different, and we work with you to make compliance straightforward.
Book your workplace assessment: 07 4153 1317
Who needs workplace audiometric testing?
If your workers wear hearing protection on the job, you likely have an obligation under Section 58. Industries commonly affected in the Bundaberg region include:
- Construction and building trades
- Agriculture — including sugar cane farming, harvesting and processing
- Manufacturing and processing plants
- Transport, logistics and port operations
- Local government
- Parks, waste, fleet and maintenance workers
- Queensland Government departments and agencies
- Healthcare and hospital workers in high-noise environments
- HVAC, electrical and plumbing trades
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance
Not sure if your business is affected? Call us — we’re happy to talk through your obligations at no charge. 07 4153 1317
What does audiometric testing involve?
Audiometric testing is a simple, non-invasive assessment that measures a worker’s ability to hear tones at various frequencies and volumes, one ear at a time.
Under the Queensland WHS Regulation, the testing must:
- Measure the hearing threshold levels of each ear using pure-tone air-conduction threshold tests
- Be conducted in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.4:2014
- Be performed by a qualified audiologist or audiometrist
- Be documented and results kept on the worker’s WHS file
At AIM Hearing, every workplace assessment is conducted by our qualified Clinical Audiometrist, Alan Macgillivray. You receive a clear, professional compliance report ready for your WHS records — no chasing paperwork, no delays.
Book your workplace hearing assessment today
Don’t wait for a WorkSafe notice. Get ahead of your obligation and protect your workers’ hearing — and your business. AIM Hearing makes workplace audiometric compliance simple, local and professional.
Call AIM Hearing today: 07 4153 1317
1/1 Heidke Street, Avoca, Bundaberg QLD 4670
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
AIM Hearing — Bundaberg’s longest running independent hearing clinic.