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 realize the testing is already funded. Clear Work tests for the program, so your crew gets tested and you don't pay directly for each worker.
Minimum 5 people per visit. Our on-site services are booked for groups of 5 or more; we do not offer single-person visits.
The 16 things WorkSafeBC expects in your hearing program, from noise measurement to annual tests. One page, ready to print.
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 program 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. Booking more than one thing at once? See respirator fit testing and custom hearing protection, both of which can run on the same visit.
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.
Program 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 program.
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 organized 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.
This is our second year working with Clear Health Group. Great experience with their hearing testing and mask fit testing services. The team was professional, organized, and very knowledgeable. Everything was explained clearly, and the testing process was quick and efficient.
They were also very accommodating with scheduling and made the process easy for our employees.
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!
Noah was a great technician. Explained everything well and answered all our questions.
My ear test was done by Noah and he explained everything in detail and helped me through the process. Excellent.
Noah from clear work was excellent. Really good communication skills and hardworking. I really appreciate the effort he put in our site for hearing test.
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.
I had my hearing test today. Noah did a great job and explained everything very well.
Overall it was a wonderful experience for the test. Very professional and good consultation regarding hearing loss prevention.
Just want to say, thank you Noah! It was a great and easy process! Very informative, interesting and useful information! Appreciate it!
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 program.
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 program 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 program, 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.
