Noise Awareness
Around 17,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work. However, this damage is preventable if the right steps are taken but once your hearing has gone it will not come back.
This course starts by going into detail about how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. The course will conclude by examining how to provide information and instructions to employees, along with the most professional way conduct workforce health surveillance.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of noise awareness in the workplace, highlighting the risks associated with excessive noise and the serious, often irreversible, health conditions it can cause. Learners will explore how noise affects hearing, the relevant legislation and noise exposure limits, and the specific health risks linked to prolonged exposure. The course explains how to carry out effective noise risk assessments, develop action plans, and apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk. It also covers the correct selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the importance of providing clear information and instruction to employees, and how to carry out workplace health surveillance in a professional and compliant manner.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the issue of noise in the workplace and conditions associated with excessive noise
• Identify the relevant legislation in place to ensure the safety of all who work in place with excessive noise
• State where you can acquire additional guidance
• Understand that the hierarchy of controls should be applied to risk assessments and action plans
• Evaluate the use of Personal Protective Equipment
Who is this course for
This course is aimed at people that work in industries where excessive noise is a potential hazard. These include factories, manufacturing environments, entertainment, hospitality, mining, construction and metal working to name a few.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Many of our other Health and Safety courses compliment this one include, Working Safely, COSHH,Abrasive Wheels and Asbestos Awareness.
Accredited by
CPD Approved, IOSH, IIRSM
Course Cost
£20 +VAT