If your firm's classification unit starts with 72, you already pay into WorkSafeBC's Construction Industry Program — a fund that covers hearing tests for construction workers. Most employers don't realise the testing is already funded. Clear Work tests for the programme, so your crew gets tested and you don't pay directly for each worker.
This is the part most construction employers miss. The Construction Industry Program is not a discount or a rebate. It is a fund that construction firms pay into as part of their WorkSafeBC assessments, and it exists specifically to cover hearing tests for construction workers.
WorkSafeBC puts it plainly:
"All employers in the construction industry (firms with classification units that start with 72) pay into the Construction Industry Program, a fund that pays for hearing tests for construction workers."
And on who pays at the point of testing:
"Construction employers therefore do not pay directly when their workers are tested, as long as the audiometric tester is part of the program."
Clear Work is an active Construction Industry Program provider, and a WorkSafeBC-authorized Industrial Audiometric Business, IAB #436.
If your classification unit doesn't start with 72, the programme won't apply — but the testing obligation still does. See what WorkSafeBC requires for workplace hearing testing.
The funding changes who pays. It doesn't change the obligation, and it doesn't change how testing gets done — you still have to arrange it.
Read more about what to expect during mobile hearing testing.
Where workers are exposed above the noise exposure limits, section 7.8(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires an initial hearing test not later than 6 months after employment starts, and a test at least once every 12 months after that.
Because the Construction Industry Program removes the direct cost, there is very little reason for a qualifying construction employer to fall behind on it.
Programme details on this page are drawn from WorkSafeBC's Annual hearing testing guidance. This page is a plain-language summary for employers and is not legal advice. Confirm your own classification unit with WorkSafeBC.
Construction employers in classification units starting with 72 do not pay directly when their workers are tested, provided the tester is part of the programme.
Testing happens in our mobile unit, parked where your crew is working. Each unit can test 50+ workers per day, so a site gets cleared in hours rather than days.
Each worker receives their results and you receive a summary report. Clear Work submits the occupational hearing testing results to WorkSafeBC as part of our service.
Crews move, schedules change and nobody can spare a day. We bring the testing to the site, work around your shift pattern, and get through a crew quickly enough that the day isn't lost.
Hearing testing is rarely the only thing outstanding. We can combine it with respirator fit testing in the same visit, and take ear impressions for custom hearing protection while we're on site — one disruption instead of three.
Section 7.9 of the Regulation keeps the record-keeping duty with the employer. Each worker receives their individual results and you receive an organised summary report for your hearing conservation records.
Clear Work clients also get a login to our client portal, so your testing records sit on one dashboard rather than in an inbox.
Booking more than one thing at once? See respirator fit testing and custom hearing protection.
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We recently used Clear Health Group for our company-wide annual hearing testing and respirator fit testing across two locations and two days. … Seamless and professional.
They showed up to our jobsite in Duncan, on time and were well prepared for our team to have their fit tests done on site.
Wonderful experience! Noah was lovely to coordinate with and the testing experience was seamless for our team! Would happily book again for our next test. Cheers!
We got our mask fitting tests done by Amy. Both the service and attitude were excellent! Will definitely call them again for other services!
Great experience with Noah and Catherine. Showing up on time, very professional and on track for the schedule.
Definitely good at their job. Noah and Amy were at our construction job site and did a good job for testing. Helped all our crew on site.
Happy to have booked with Clear Work. Noah & Nina were fast, easy to work with, and readily available. 5/5!
ClearHealth is fantastic. Very accommodating and Noah is an absolute pleasure. Very friendly, quick services, very efficient! Highly recommend.
Friendly, professional and accommodating team! Pleasure to work with.
A great on-site hearing test experience. Katherine was kind, professional, and made the process quick and comfortable.
Overall it was a wonderful experience for the test. Very professional and good consultation regarding hearing loss prevention.
Ammy took my hearing test and it was an awesome experience. She was very professional, kind, and explained everything clearly. The test was done smoothly and I felt comfortable the entire time. I truly appreciate her patience and excellent service. Highly recommended!
Common questions from B.C. construction employers about the Construction Industry Program and hearing testing.
Effectively, yes. WorkSafeBC states that all employers in the construction industry, meaning firms with classification units that start with 72, pay into the Construction Industry Program, a fund that pays for hearing tests for construction workers. Those employers do not pay directly when their workers are tested, as long as the audiometric tester is part of the programme.
Firms whose WorkSafeBC classification unit starts with 72. Your classification unit appears on your WorkSafeBC assessment paperwork. If you are not sure, confirm it with WorkSafeBC before assuming the programme applies.
Yes. Clear Work is an active Construction Industry Program provider and a WorkSafeBC-authorized Industrial Audiometric Business, IAB #436. Not every approved hearing test facility takes part in the programme, so it is worth checking before you book with anyone.
Yes. The Construction Industry Program changes who pays, not who is responsible. The duty to have workers tested stays with the employer, so you still need to book the testing and keep the records.
For workers exposed above the noise exposure limits, section 7.8(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires an initial hearing test not later than 6 months after the start of employment, and a test at least once every 12 months after that.
If your classification unit starts with 72, the Construction Industry Program covers the cost. Tell us where your crew is and how many, and we'll bring the unit to you.
