Employee participation in annual audiometric testing is affected by how the experience is structured. Traditional mobile van testing — employees waiting in line, testing in a small shared space, uncertain timing during shift changes — creates friction that contributes to no-shows and reluctant participation. Testing at the employee's own workplace, on their schedule, in a familiar environment, removes most of that friction.
Employee participation in annual audiometric testing is affected by how the experience is structured. Traditional mobile van testing — employees waiting in line, testing in a small shared space, uncertain timing during shift changes — creates friction that contributes to no-shows and reluctant participation. Testing at the employee’s own workplace, on their schedule, in a familiar environment, removes most of that friction. The testing interface also matters: an interface that communicates clearly in the employee’s language, responds predictably, and takes a reasonable amount of time increases completion rates. Long tests, confusing instructions, or uncomfortable equipment reduce them. SHOEBOX: SHOEBOX PureTest’s interface — where the employee drags an on-screen disc to indicate heard or not-heard — is largely language-agnostic, making it accessible for multilingual workforces. The system supports English, French, and Spanish for examiner-facing content. Automated mode tests are typically completed in a few minutes per ear.
