WAHTS provides a wireless, wearable hearing testing system that delivers OSHA- and ANSI-compliant audiometric and hearing protector fit testing without the need for sound booths or trailers. The portable system enables automated, multi-person testing in any environment, from factory floors to ships at sea, using a custom headset that blocks ambient noise. It also integrates fit testing to verify real earplug attenuation, supporting comprehensive hearing conservation programs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional occupational hearing testing requires dedicated sound booths, mobile vans, or quiet clinic rooms, which are costly, disruptive to operations, and often inaccessible for remote or mobile workforces. This limits the frequency and convenience of testing, delaying the detection of hearing loss and hindering compliance with OSHA hearing conservation standards.
Solution
WAHTS offers a fully portable and wireless hearing testing system that functions as a wearable sound booth, delivering accurate, OSHA- and ANSI-compliant audiometric testing in any environment. The system uses a highly-attenuating custom headset to block ambient noise, eliminating the need for sound-treated rooms, and supports both automated hearing tests and hearing protector fit testing. A tablet-based app guides users through self-administered tests, calculates personalized attenuation ratings (PAR), and generates detailed reports that can be uploaded to electronic health databases. This enables organizations to conduct efficient, multi-person testing on-site, reducing downtime and improving hearing conservation program compliance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are occupational health and safety professionals, industrial facilities, government agencies (e.g., military, NOAA), and hearing conservation service providers who need flexible, on-site hearing testing and fit testing solutions.
Features
- Wearable, wireless headset with high-attenuation noise blocking, enabling testing in non-clinical environments
- Integrated audiometer supporting both automated hearing threshold testing and hearing protector fit testing
- Fit testing capability aligned with the ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018 standard, reporting Personalized Attenuation Ratings (PAR)
- Tablet-based application with intuitive software for test administration, user training, and real-time data collection
- Multi-person testing capability, allowing up to three employees to be tested simultaneously
- Automated reporting with downloadable CSV/PDF outputs and integration with third-party electronic health record systems
- Portable design that supports testing in diverse locations, including factory floors, conference rooms, and maritime vessels