Construction Industry Hearing Testing in British Columbia

If you operate a construction company in British Columbia, your employees may be eligible for  WorkSafeBC-sponsored annual hearing testing. The Construction Industry Hearing Testing Program helps eligible employers protect workers from occupational noise-induced hearing loss while supporting compliance with WorkSafeBC hearing conservation requirements. 

The program is available to many employers whose WorkSafeBC Classification Unit begins with 72, including general construction, heavy construction, and road building contractors. 

Who Needs Annual Hearing Testing? 

Workers who are regularly exposed to workplace noise at or above 85 dBA over an eight-hour shift should be included in a hearing conservation program that incorporates annual audiometric hearing testing. 
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Common construction employers that may qualify include: 

• General contractors
• Civil construction companies
• Road building contractors
• Excavation companies
• Concrete contractors
• Electrical contractors
• Mechanical contractors
• Industrial construction firms
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Employees commonly tested include: 

• Construction
• Demolition
• Restoration and remediation
• Manufacturing
• Municipal operations
• Utilities
• Mining
• Forestry
• Shipyards
• Waste management
• Industrial maintenance
• Oil and gas
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Annual hearing testing helps identify changes in hearing over time and supports employers in protecting workers from long-term occupational noise exposure. 

What You'll Need to Book Testing 

To schedule workplace hearing testing, we'll typically ask for your six-digit WorkSafeBC Employer (Firm) ID number. This allows us to confirm eligibility and ensure testing records are processed correctly. 

If you're unsure whether your company qualifies, our team is happy to verify your eligibility before booking. 1

Convenient On-Site Testing 

Clear Health Group brings professional audiometric hearing testing directly to your job site using our fully equipped mobile hearing testing unit. 

Most appointments take approximately 10–15 minutes per employee, allowing crews to complete testing with minimal disruption to the workday. By testing employees on-site, employers can reduce travel time, minimize downtime, and keep projects running efficiently. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is hearing testing free for construction companies in BC? 

Many eligible construction employers can receive WorkSafeBC-sponsored annual hearing testing through the Construction Industry Hearing Testing Program. Eligibility depends on your WorkSafeBC classification and program requirements. 

How long does a hearing test take? 

Most workplace hearing tests take approximately 10–15 minutes per employee. 

Do you come to our job site? 

Yes. Clear Health Group provides mobile hearing testing at construction sites throughout British Columbia, making it easy to complete annual testing without sending employees off-site. 

What information do I need to book? 

We'll typically ask for your six-digit WorkSafeBC Employer (Firm) ID number, your job site location, and the approximate number of employees requiring testing. 

Not Sure If Your Company Qualifies? 

If you're unsure whether your business is eligible for WorkSafeBC-sponsored hearing testing, we're here to help. 

Simply contact Clear Health Group with your WorkSafeBC Employer (Firm) ID number, and our team will confirm your eligibility, answer your questions, and help schedule on-site hearing testing at a time that works for your crew.