Hearing the Risk
Noise Compliance, Audiometry, and What Bill 105 Could Mean for Your Plant
A free 2.25-hour information session for Stratford-area manufacturers — hosted at the EK Gillin & Associates office.
Why This Workshop?
Ontario's occupational noise requirements are well established — industrial hygiene assessments, hearing protection programs, audiometric testing on hire and at defined frequencies, and a duty to respond when Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims arise. Meeting the bar is one thing. Demonstrating you've met it, on a workday when an inspector or an adjudicator asks, is another.
At the same time, Ontario's proposed Bill 105 — widely referred to as the "Super Bill" — would create a voluntary online registry for worker exposures. As drafted, it targets designated substance exposures rather than noise. But the architecture is the same, and once a registry of this kind exists, it's straightforward to widen its scope.
Manufacturers who are already running tight noise and audiometry programs will find that easier to absorb than those who are not.
Intimate & Practical
This workshop is built specifically for the people who own occupational health and compliance work at your plant. It's free, it's two and a quarter hours, and you'll see and get hands-on with the equipment in the room.
What You'll Take Away
Walk away with actionable strategies, compliance clarity, and practical knowledge you can implement immediately.
Legal Compliance Clarity
Understand Ontario's current legal obligations for occupational noise — including assessment expectations, hearing protection program duties, and audiometric testing requirements.
Live Dosimetry Demos
See live demonstrations of noise dosimetry equipment, so you can understand what a defensible, audit-ready exposure measurement looks like in practice.
Real-World Protection Evaluated
Get a working framework for evaluating the actual, real-world effectiveness of the hearing protection your workers wear — not just the rated attenuation on the box.
Shoebox Audiology Demo
See a live demonstration of Shoebox Audiology, the modern industrial audiometry solution, and learn how pre-hire and periodic results feed into your prevention program.
Bill 105 Briefing
Get a plain-English briefing on Bill 105 (the "Super Bill"), what the proposed exposure registry would cover, and what it could mean for noise reporting if expanded.
NIHL Claims Management
Acquire a practical, legally compliant approach to managing and responding to WSIB Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims when they arise at your plant.
Select Your Session
To keep the equipment demonstrations and discussion useful, attendance is strictly capped at 8 participants per session. Select your preferred session below to register.
Agenda (135 Minutes)
Designed for safety leaders who value their time. Two and a quarter hours of practical, equipment-centered learning with zero fluff.
Welcome & Introductions
Overview of the session and why these regulatory updates are critical for Stratford manufacturers in today's compliance climate.
Ontario's Legal Framework for Occupational Noise
An in-depth breakdown of employer obligations under current noise rules, and how compliance is legally demonstrated during workplace inspections.
Industrial Hygiene Assessments & Dosimetry Demo
A step-by-step review of noise assessment methodologies. Features a live demonstration of noise dosimetry equipment in action.
Evaluating Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs)
Learn how to evaluate the real-world performance of hearing protection in your plant, going beyond the basic NRR ratings on the product box.
Worker Audiometry & Shoebox Audiology Demo
Pre-hire and periodic audiometric testing guidelines. Features a live demonstration of Shoebox Audiology's tablet-based screening booth.
Bill 105 ("Super Bill") exposure briefing
An analysis of Ontario's proposed voluntary exposure registry, what it covers, and the strategic implications of its eventual expansion to noise reporting.
Managing & Responding to NIHL Claims
Best practices for safety and HR leaders to manage, investigate, and respond to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claims submitted to the WSIB.
Q&A, Networking, and Take-Home Materials
Open discussion for plant-specific questions. Connect with EKG senior consultants and pick up your reference materials.
Who Should Attend?
This session is custom-built for internal stakeholders who own occupational health, safety, and compliance programs within Stratford-area manufacturing sites:
WSIB & Program Sign-Offs
If you handle worker compensation claims, manage WSIB cases, or sign off on hearing-conservation programs for your company, this workshop is specifically for you.
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About Your Hosts
EK Gillin & Associates Inc. (EKG)
EKG has been an industry leader for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) consulting and training since 1990. Our consulting team includes industrial hygienists, ergonomists, EHS specialists, and disability management practitioners who support Canadian manufacturers — from single-site operations to multi-site national organizations.
This workshop is presented by EKG senior consultants, drawing on more than three decades of work with Ontario manufacturers on noise programs, audiometric testing, hearing conservation, and the management of occupational illness claims.
Workshop Logistics
All the essential details you need to plan your visit to our Stratford office.
Presenters
Presented in-person by EKG Senior EHS Consultants and Industrial Hygienists with decades of hands-on Ontario compliance experience.
Cost & Refreshments
Free of charge. Complimentary beverages and a variety of locally sourced snacks are provided during the networking portion.
Small Group Format
Capped at 8 participants per session to ensure every attendee gets direct experience with the safety instruments.
Visitor Parking
Free on-site visitor parking is available directly in the complex lot surrounding Unit 6. If the main lot is full, nearby street parking is available along Ontario Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. If you have additional inquiries, feel free to contact our office directly.
No. The workshop is entirely free of charge. Complimentary drinks and locally sourced snacks are provided during the session.
This is an in-person, small-group session held at EKG's physical office in Stratford. We bring out the actual noise dosimetry equipment and the tablet-based Shoebox Audiology system so attendees can see the tools in operation, ask questions about their own facilities, and discuss real cases in a collaborative room.
To keep the equipment demonstrations and discussion useful. With a maximum of eight people in the room, every attendee has the opportunity to get hands-on with the dosimeters, look over the audiometric testing setups, and raise specific questions regarding their own site layout and compliance challenges.
Yes, within the 8-seat per-session cap. If you would like to register a small team (e.g. EHS manager and Plant manager), we recommend splitting them across the two days so that each session retains its intimate, small-group character. If you find your desired session is full, you can register to be added to our waitlist.
Yes. Although Bill 105 ("Super Bill") as currently proposed targets designated substance exposures rather than noise or Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, we are including it because the registry's framework could easily be expanded in the future to cover noise. Manufacturers with strong, digitally tracked noise data systems will be positioned to absorb these potential changes far more easily. We will cover what the bill actually says, what it currently covers, and where the practical implications for a manufacturing site sit.