Serious Gaps in Hearing Protection – How Progressa Can Help
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently published findings highlighting serious
gaps in how UK employers protect workers from excessive noise. Their inspection
campaign found:
75% of employees lacked essential knowledge about storing, checking and reporting
faults in their hearing protection.
63% had not been told that hearing protection must be worn continuously in harmful
noise areas.
80% had received no training on how to wear protection correctly (for example,
interference from hair, headgear or other PPE).
95% of employers had not checked whether hearing protection still allowed workers to hear vital alarms or warning signals.
This problem is not confined to “loud” industries. While construction sites and factories
remain high-risk, call centre staff using headsets and office workers exposed to prolonged
noise can also suffer hearing damage. In short, hearing loss is a hidden risk across many
workplaces – and once it happens, it’s permanent.
How Progressa can help
To support our clients in managing this risk, Progressa Ltd now offers a dedicated hearing
care service, delivered by professionals who are approved by the British Society of
Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA). Our services include:
Advice on the correct PPE for your workplace.
Hearing screening tests to catch early signs of damage.
Ear care advice to help staff protect their long-term hearing health.
Microsuction wax removal, carried out safely and professionally.
Flexible delivery
We can deliver these services on an individual basis (ideal for staff working with headsets
or in noisy environments) or provide packages for whole departments or businesses.
Pricing is tailored to your needs.
Protecting your team’s hearing isn’t only about compliance with the Control of Noise at
Work Regulations 2005 – it’s about safeguarding health, well-being, and productivity.
To find out more, or to book a consultation, please get in touch.
