Noise and Hearing Conservation in the Workplace
Course Overview
Noise is an everyday occurrence and is usually not an issue we are concerned with. However, some work tasks, sites, or activities can generate a significant amount of sound that could potentially lead to hearing damage or hearing-related injuries. In such environments short and long-term noise management strategies must be implemented in all workplaces to prevent exposed employees from developing hearing loss.
This learning module will provide learners with information about the human ear and how it is damaged by noise, what hearing damage can entail, and what is being done to help protect them from hearing loss.
Key Content- How do we hear?
- Anatomy of the ear.
- How is noise measured?
- Noise management.
- Noise levels and their affect on hearing and health.
- How much noise will affect our hearing?
- How can noise-induced hearing loss be prevented?
- Engineering and administrative measures to protect hearing.
- Choosing hearing protection.
- Wearing and maintaining hearing protection.
- Recreational noise.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:- Apply the noise level exposure scale to the workplace.
- Identify the structures of the ear which are damaged by noise.
- Choose suitable control strategies apart from personal protective equipment.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of ear muffs and ear plugs.