Respiratory & Hearing fit tests

At Unlimited Co, we help Central Queensland businesses safeguard their teams with professional respirator fit testing and audiometric hearing testing, ensuring workers are protected from airborne contaminants and hazardous noise. Tight‑fitting respirators only work when they form a proper seal with the wearer’s face, and hearing protection only works when early changes in hearing are identified and managed. Our combined testing services support your WHS obligations and keep your workforce safe, compliant and confident on the job.

WorkSafe Queensland requires fit testing for all workers using tight‑fitting respirators, as even small leaks can allow harmful dusts, fibres, fumes and contaminants to bypass the mask. Similarly, workers exposed to hazardous noise must undergo audiometric testing to detect early signs of hearing loss before permanent damage occurs. Both assessments are essential for preventing long‑term injury, improving PPE selection, and ensuring your safety systems genuinely protect your people.

Our technicians conduct qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing in line with AS/NZS 1715:2009, covering disposable half‑face, reusable half‑face, full‑face and tight‑fitting PAPR units. At the same time, we provide baseline and periodic audiometric testing using calibrated equipment to accurately measure hearing thresholds and identify early changes. Together, these services give employers a clear picture of respiratory and hearing risks across their workforce.

For respirator fit testing, workers must be clean‑shaven wherever the mask seals to the face, as facial hair prevents an effective seal and may result in enforcement action. For hearing testing, workers exposed to hazardous noise must complete an audiometric test within three months of starting their role and then every two years, or sooner if changes are detected. Both assessments ensure PPE is effective and correctly matched to each worker.

Fit testing must be completed before a worker first uses a tight‑fitting respirator, whenever a new make or model is issued, after facial changes (weight loss/gain, dental work, surgery), and at least annually. Audiometric testing follows a structured schedule to track hearing over time, providing early warning of threshold shifts and helping employers refine noise controls and PPE programs.

Every worker receives a detailed Fit Test Report confirming pass/fail results, correct donning technique, and facial hair compliance guidance. They also receive an Audiometric Report outlining baseline hearing levels, changes over time, and recommendations for hearing protection. These combined insights help employers strengthen safety systems, reduce exposure risks, and maintain compliance with WHS legislation.

Unlimited Co delivers both respirator fit testing and hearing testing on‑site or in‑clinic across Central Queensland. Our team provides practical, professional safety services designed to meet regulatory requirements while supporting the health and wellbeing of your workforce. When you partner with us, you get reliable testing, clear reporting, and a safety program that genuinely protects your people.