Hearing Conservation

Course Overview

Some work tasks and activities generate a significant amount of noise that could potentially lead to hearing damage or hearing-related injuries. In such work environments, the employer has a responsibility to implement noise management strategies to prevent exposed employees from hearing loss and damage.
This course has therefore been designed to provide learners with information about the effects of noise on hearing and what can be done to protect them from hearing loss. It will also outline the risk controls implemented in the organisation, therefore, increasing worker awareness of the organisation’s responsibilities as well as their own responsibilities in regards to hearing conservation. 
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Key Content

• Introduction to noise;
• How noise is measured;
• The ear and hearing loss;
• The effects of noise on hearing;
• The organisation’s hearing conservation program;
• Workplace risk controls;
• Audiometric testing;
• Noise monitoring;
• Earmuffs and earplugs;
• Worker responsibilities. 

Learning Outcomes 

• At the completion of this course, learners should be able to: 
• Define noise and the harmful effects of noise on hearing;
• Discuss the organisation’s hearing conservation program;
• Explain the risk controls in place for managing noise-related hazards;
• Outline their responsibilities when working in noisy areas.