Equipment and specialised services
Subject to the technical functionality of the worker’s hearing devices, some of the following systems are likely to be helpful.
For workers WITH hearing devices
- Direct transmission to the worker’s hearing devices, use Bluetooth or other wireless means to transmit directly to the worker's hearing devices
- Specialised headset with telecoil (T Switch) functionality2
- Amplified phone
- Hearing loop system (preferable) or FM system with wireless microphones (with both neckloops and headsets) in meetings
- Personal Assistive Listening System (FM system) for one on one discussions
- Vibrating pager for emergencies (fire, evacuation etc)
- National Relay Service (NRS)3
- Captions on all videos/tv/online clips4
- Neckloop for use with computer audio
For workers WITHOUT hearing devices
For workers who use sign language
- Auslan interpretation for meetings
National Relay Service (NRS)7