Protect Your Workers. Stay Compliant. Reduce Long-Term Risk.
Why Hearing Conservation Matters
Noise is one of the most common—and preventable—occupational hazards. Prolonged exposure to sound levels above 85 dBA Lex,8 can lead to permanent hearing loss, increased stress, and reduced productivity.
In Alberta and British Columbia, employers are legally required to monitor and control noise exposure under CSA Z94.2-14, CSA Z1007, and local OHS regulations. If your worksite exceeds 85 dBA, you need a hearing conservation program in place.
At WHS, we help you meet those requirements—accurately, efficiently, and with a clear focus on worker safety.
Noise is one of the most common—and preventable—occupational hazards. Prolonged exposure to sound levels above 85 dBA Lex,8 can lead to permanent hearing loss, increased stress, and reduced productivity.
In Alberta and British Columbia, employers are legally required to monitor and control noise exposure under CSA Z94.2-14, CSA Z1007, and local OHS regulations. If your worksite exceeds 85 dBA, you need a hearing conservation program in place.
At WHS, we help you meet those requirements—accurately, efficiently, and with a clear focus on worker safety.
Our Hearing Conservation Services
We work with property managers, industrial sites, construction crews, and public institutions to deliver CSA-compliant hearing programs tailored to your operations.
✅ Noise Exposure Assessments
✅ Noise Exposure Assessments
- On-site noise mapping using Class 1 sound level meters
- Personal dosimetry for workers
- Lex,8 calculations and detailed reporting
- Identification of high-risk tasks and zones
- Field Attenuation Estimation Systems (FAES) evaluate real-world protection
- Workers receive their own Personal Attenuation Rating (PAR) in decibels
- Eliminates guesswork from hearing protection selection
- CSA Z94.2-compliant derating methods
- Selection of earplug + earmuff combinations for >105 dBA exposures
- Support for dry ice blasting, heavy machinery, and oil & gas operations
- Worker awareness sessions
- Proper use, care, and fit for hearing protectors
- Supervisor responsibilities under OHS laws
- Documentation for regulators
- Policy development and procedures
- Exposure control plans and annual reviews
What Does a Hearing Conservation Program Include?
A compliant program goes beyond just handing out earmuffs. It includes:
- Noise Monitoring - Baseline and periodic assessments
- Risk Assessment - Evaluate tasks and equipment
- Hearing Protectors - CSA-approved, fit-tested solutions
- Worker Training - How and when to wear protection
- Medical Surveillance - Optional audiometric testing coordination
- Program Evaluation - Annual review and continuous improvement
Industries We Serve
We support hearing conservation efforts across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Oil & gas (drilling, production, maintenance)
- Construction and demolition sites
- Industrial cleaning
- Mining and processing
- School boards and public buildings
- Utility companies and megaprojects
WHS CHOOSE WHS?
WHS is led by a practicing Occupational Hygienist who does field work on a regular basis.
We don’t just write reports—we’ve been on site, in the noise, and in the field.
🧰 CSA Alberta and WorkSafeBC Expertise
We follow the latest standards and use compliant methodologies (Z94.2-14, Z1007, Sound Advice 2024).
📍 Local Focus: Alberta and BC
We know the regional regulations and safety expectations inside and out.
⏱ On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee
Your safety shouldn’t come with delays or hidden fees. We get it right—the first time.
We don’t just write reports—we’ve been on site, in the noise, and in the field.
🧰 CSA Alberta and WorkSafeBC Expertise
We follow the latest standards and use compliant methodologies (Z94.2-14, Z1007, Sound Advice 2024).
📍 Local Focus: Alberta and BC
We know the regional regulations and safety expectations inside and out.
⏱ On-Time, On-Budget Guarantee
Your safety shouldn’t come with delays or hidden fees. We get it right—the first time.
Book a Noise Exposure Assessment Today
Noise over 85 dBA? Double protection required? Workers unsure how to wear their PPE?
Let WHS design a custom hearing conservation program that keeps your workers safe and your company compliant.
📞 Call us at 403-241-6889
📩 Or Contact Us to schedule your free consultation
Let WHS design a custom hearing conservation program that keeps your workers safe and your company compliant.
📞 Call us at 403-241-6889
📩 Or Contact Us to schedule your free consultation
Modified August 2025