Noise is a common health hazard in the workplace. Exposure to loud noise can cause stress, and make it difficult for people to talk over the noise. Prolonged exposure to excessive levels of noise can result in permanent hearing loss. This course provides an introduction to noise in the workplace and explains some of the technical basics of noise. The main focus of the course is hearing loss prevention and the ways to eliminate or reduce noise exposure.
⬗ Noise in our World and Workplaces
⬗ How Noise Affects our Health and Well-being
⬗ Components of a Hearing Loss Prevention Program
⬗ Prevention Strategies:
⬗ Make the workplace quieter Protect workers' hearing Administrative practices
⬗ Understand how noise can damage hearing
⬗ Recognize situations when noise levels may be hazardous
⬗ Describe the main components of a hearing loss prevention program
⬗ Plan, select and use hearing protectors
⬗ Identify methods of controlling workplace noise exposure
| TARGET AUDIENCE | PRE-REQUISITE |
|---|---|
| Managers and supervisors. Workers. Health & safety committee members. Human resources / disability management personnel. Health and safety advisors. | nONE |