A hearing conservation program is the OSHA-required framework for protecting employees working in environments with hazardous noise. It includes noise measurement, annual audiometric testing, hearing protection, training, and recordkeeping. WAHTS simplifies compliance with its boothless audiometry system — a true “wearable sound booth.” Our wireless headset and tablet solution deliver clinic-quality testing directly to the workplace, eliminating the need for a traditional booth.

OSHA mandates that employers implement a hearing conservation program when employees are exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or higher. This program includes baseline and annual audiograms, hearing protection, fit testing, employee training, and precise recordkeeping.

Any workplace with hazardous noise exposure — such as manufacturing, construction, energy, mining, aviation, healthcare, and defense — must have a program that complies with OSHA’s hearing conservation standards.

Without a compliant program, workers risk permanent hearing loss, and employers face OSHA fines, safety violations, and higher liability. Non-compliance can also hurt productivity and morale.

If workers need to raise their voices to be heard at arm’s length, it’s a sign noise levels may exceed OSHA limits. Employers should use dosimeters or sound level meters to document exposure and determine program requirements.

Outsourcing often involves scheduling a mobile van or clinic once a year. With WAHTS boothless hearing testing, safety teams can conduct audiograms, fit testing, and refresher training anytime, on-site, with no disruption. In-house testing provides more flexibility, lower costs, and quicker compliance.

Yes. WAHTS is designed to function as a boothless audiometer with high-attenuation earphones and ambient noise monitoring. It provides OSHA- and ANSI-compliant results without requiring a physical sound booth.

WAHTS includes everything: wireless noise-canceling headsets and a tablet preloaded with our testing software. Additional admin tablets can be added to test multiple people at once. Licensed audiologists can review results to ensure compliance.

Most companies cut program costs by 30–50% using WAHTS. By removing travel, vendor fees, and downtime, hearing conservation becomes more affordable and efficient.

WAHTS is designed for ease of use. We offer short training sessions and onboarding support so your safety or occupational health staff can confidently administer OSHA-compliant audiograms and fit testing.

Yes. OSHA and ANSI recognize boothless systems when combined with high-attenuation headphones and ambient noise monitoring. WAHTS’s wearable sound booth design ensures accurate, compliant testing in real-world settings.

Dosimeters measure exposure over an entire shift, while real-time monitors enable safety teams to respond quickly to hazardous noise. Together, they help ensure compliance and safeguard workers from permanent hearing loss.

Fit testing confirms that earplugs provide the optimal noise reduction for each individual. Without it, actual protection can be cut by 50% or more. WAHTS provides fit testing in about 5 minutes, ensuring employees receive the protection they need.

OSHA requires a baseline audiogram within the first six months of noise exposure, followed by annual audiograms. Fit testing should be performed at baseline, whenever new protection is issued, or if an employee has difficulty achieving a proper seal.

WAHTS eliminates travel, vendor scheduling, and downtime. Tests can be run on-site at any time, reducing per-test costs and lowering the overall expense of hearing conservation.

ROI results from lower outsourcing costs, fewer OSHA violations, and reduced workers’ comp claims. Improved prevention leads to fewer Standard Threshold Shifts (STS) and long-term health savings.

Yes. Regular, high-quality testing and precise fit verification with WAHTS help identify issues early, lower STS rates, and safeguard workers’ long-term hearing health.

Yes. Results are stored electronically on the WAHTS tablet and can be exported into existing EHS, HR, or compliance systems for smooth reporting and centralized recordkeeping.

Organizations can implement WAHTS in weeks, not months. Because the system is boothless and fully portable, safety teams can start testing almost immediately. Each session takes 10–15 minutes per person — about 7 minutes for the hearing test and 5 minutes for the fit test — and multiple people can be tested at the same time using additional admin tablets.

The WAHTS wireless headset offers up to 8 hours of continuous use on a single charge. For the best performance, charge it overnight before each testing session. If charging issues arise, make sure the cord is fully plugged in and the shipping switch is in the correct position.

The Audhere app is designed for daily workflows. Export data at the end of each testing day, or by Project if testing spans multiple days. All exports are saved in the Documents folder of the WAHTS tablet for easy transfer.

• A Project is the setup for a group — it defines the test parameters, frequencies, background noise requirements, and pass/fail levels.
• A Session is the testing process for an individual — including the health survey, hearing test, and fit test.

• Start a new session for each individual being tested. Create a new project only after all sessions are completed and exported for the group.
• The Audhere app requires exporting before starting the next project.

All exports are automatically saved in the Documents folder. Each project gets its own dated folder, making it simple to track and organize results for compliance and recordkeeping.

No. WAHTS operates completely offline. The internet is only required if you want to upload results to a cloud platform or share files electronically.

All test results are stored locally on the WAHTS tablet in structured CSV files. Data can be encrypted or integrated into your company’s secure compliance systems after export.

Yes, WAHTS can scale to test entire groups at once. Without the internet, you can test up to seven people at once. With the internet, there is no limit. Each test taker requires their own headset and tablet, which then pair with an Admin tablet that administers and monitors the testing in real-time.