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Did You Know? — Workplace Hearing Loss in BC

Our full range of services — including hearing tests, ear wax removal, custom ear impressions, and hearing protection training — meets WorkSafeBC standards for workplace safety.

Workplace Hearing Loss: What Employers Need to Know

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most common and costly workplace injuries in BC—and it’s entirely preventable. Without proper hearing care, businesses face rising risks, higher claims, and reduced team performance.

What the Stats Say

  • Over 3,800 hearing loss claims are filed with WorkSafeBC each year
  • More than 37,000 approved claims since 2006
  • Hearing loss is on the rise in industries like construction, manufacturing, and agriculture

(Source: WorkSafeBC)

How Untreated Hearing Loss Impacts Your Team

  • Poor communication and missed instructions
  • Increased accident and safety risk
  • Reduced job performance and morale
  • Higher claims, downtime, and insurance costs

What Employers Should Be Doing

If workers are exposed to 85 dBA or more, CSA-aligned best practices recommend:

  • Annual hearing testing
  • Access to high-quality hearing protection
  • Employee education on proper earplug use
  • Support for early detection and intervention

How Clear Ear BC Helps Protect Your Workplace

  • On-site industrial hearing testing
  • Optional professional ear wax removal to improve accuracy
  • Custom ear impressions for reusable hearing protection
  • Fully mobile, nurse-led service across the Fraser Valley
  • Fast, flexible scheduling with audit-ready documentation