Occupational Noise Exposure is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems. To facilitate your company’s hearing conservation program, Dr. Ted Benke, a Cleburne, Texas, ENT brings the latest technology literally to your door. In addition, the Otomobile includes FOSHM Safety and Health Software to store and record all data necessary to satisfy OSHA standards.
Capable of testing 12 to 16 persons/hour
(4 individuals at a time every 15 to 20 minutes)
On-site OSHA hearing tests for:
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Small or large companies
Mini-diagnostic clinic is also perfect for:
Otomobile Services include:
- Baseline screenings
- Annual hearing screens
- Determinations of standard threshold shift
- Age-corrected calculations
- Custom hearing protection — best on the market with average attenuation of 38dB.
- Hearing aid demonstrations
- Hearing aid fittings
A highly qualified crew consisting of two CAOHC trained technicians; a clinical audiologist; and an ear, nose and throat (ENT) medical doctor will administer tests and interpret results.
Ted Benke, M.D., a Board Certified Otolaryngologist/ Head and Neck Surgeon (Ear, Nose and Throat physician and surgeon), holds nearly 12 years of experience in occupational hearing programs. For five years, he served in the USAF working with audiologists and flight surgeons in the area of hearing protection. Since opening Benke Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, in Cleburne, Texas, in 2000, Dr. Benke has worked with numerous area companies helping manage their hearing conservation programs.
Raney Ray, M.S., CCC-A earned her Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) from Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ in March 2006. She earned her M.S. and B.S. in Communication Disorders from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is licensed by the State of Texas and has more than six years experience in occupational hearing programs.
Hearing conservation software:
- Manages your company’s database of employees
- Performs age corrections
- Generates employee letters and required reporting
Other services offered:
- Hearing Protection Devices
(Custom Molds/Custom Fit)
- Hearing Conservation Training
Member Organizations:
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-ANS)
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA)
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
Texas Academy of Audiology (TAA)
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