Induction Loop Amplifier (Hearing Loop) Preventative Maintenance and Calibration Testing

There are more than 10 million people in the UK with some form of hearing loss (that's 1-in-6 of the UK population)

It is vital that businesses provide an inclusive environment where possible so that all visitors and customers can participate in or access the service provided. There are several documents that state where hearing loops should be installed to comply with regulations.

The Procedure

• Visual inspection of the buttons and connections- checking for function and cracks that may be infection control risks
• All leads are checked to ensure no bare wires are visible
• Switch on the device and ensure it has functionality
• Record make, model and serial number on PDA
• Record deterioration of the device, including any replacement parts that will be required
• Live signal ‘listening’ test is conducted to confirm that the equipment is suitable for use for the intended purpose
• Assign a unique ID number and barcode to the device that will stay with the device throughout its life
• Field strength and frequency response testing to record a measurement of the background electrical noise taken, ensuring the reading is no greater than -27dB
• The device is then turned back on and the correct functioning of the induction loop system is confirmed by the engineer by observing noise from the microphone in headphones
• Where possible the drive control on the amplifier is adjusted so the reading peaks to 0dB
• Check for loose electrical connections
• Electrical safety test conforming to IEC 62353
• Ensure device is clearly labelled with the appropriate label, either pass or fail and the site contact notified of any fails

Governance

We will provide you with a report of Conformance so that you can demonstrate to your clients that you are diligently discharging your duties under the Equality Act (2010) for those with hearing difficulties. The Equality Act (2010) combined many different Acts of Parliament into to one all-encompassing Act. The testing will be in accordance with the legislation from the Disability Discrimination Act (1999) otherwise known as the DDA.

We will provide you with a report of Conformance so that you can demonstrate to your clients that you are diligently discharging your duties under the Equality Act (2010) for those with hearing difficulties. The Equality Act (2010) combined many different Acts of Parliament into to one all-encompassing Act. The testing will be in accordance with the legislation from the Disability Discrimination Act (1999) otherwise known as the DDA.