Noise Awareness

Course Goal/Description:

This awareness course provides an overview of how exposure to noise at work can cause hearing damage and identifies the control measures that should be put in place to reduce noise exposure.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Describe the structure of the ear
LO2 Explain how noise can cause hearing damage
LO3 Describe the effects of noise damage
LO4 Identify the responsibilities of employers and employees under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations
LO5 Describe safe noise levels
LO6 Explain the risk assessment requirements and how to use the hierarchy of controls to stay safe
LO7 Identify the control measures to reduce noise exposure
LO8 Describe the Personal Protective Equipment requirements