Noise Awareness

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

All relevant personnel.

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