The Boilermaker National Audiometric Testing Program will be incorporated as one part of individual employer/contractor's overall comprehensive noise management program.
Program Objectives
- Emphasis on education and prevention of noise induced hearing loss;
- Assist in determining the effectiveness of employer hearing conservation programs;
- Industry wide approach to allow for more effective use of resources (e.g. eliminate unnecessary testing, efficient collection and retrieval of data).
Services
HearingLife is the largest network of registered Audiologists and professional Hearing Instrument Practitioners in Canada with over 300 locations. In locations outside the HearingLife network, we will work with qualified alternative service providers.
Clinic testing
For those Boilermakers working under construction and maintenance agreements.
National database
A secure program database is maintained to identify industry trends, statistical summaries and program evaluations.
Professional Audiologists
Audiologist on staff to provide analysis of individual hearing tests.
Education
Provide information for selecting appropriate hearing protection and developing effective hearing conservation programs.
Personalized, custom molded hearing protection is available for all qualified members.
Steps
Scheduling a Hearing Test
Contact HearingLife at 1 (888) 514-9515 or alternate qualified testing provider to schedule an appointment for a hearing test. HearingLife or the alternate qualified testing provider will attempt to cross reference your name with the IBB program database to determine eligibility for coverage.Find a clinic near you:
• Nationally: HearingLife
• New Brunswick: Argus Audiology or Audiocorp
• Newfoundland: Maico Hearing Service
Custom Molded Hearing Protection
Advise the clinic or testing provider if you would also like to be fitted for custom molded hearing protection.Hearing Testing and National Database
Ensure the clinic or testing provider have a blank copy of the IBB audiogram to be completed. If they don’t or you’re unsure, you can find an electronic copy here. Once your hearing test is completed, you can email an electronic copy (document or photo) of your completed audiogram to the national database at medical@boilermakersbenefits.ca. Additionally, proof of testing will be uploaded to your mobile Boilermaker app profile. Note: no confidential medical information will be available through the mobile Boilermaker app. You are also entitled to a personal copy of your audiogram for your personal records.
Payment
HearingLife or the qualified testing provider may invoice the National Health fund directly for the cost of authorized testing and custom molded hearing protection for covered members. In the event that direct billing is not available, you can submit your receipts for reimbursement using the claim form found here. Members are encouraged to check their eligibility for reimbursement with the National Health Fund before testing or ordering custom molded hearing protection.
