Introduction to Noise Evaluation and Control

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Introduction to Noise Evaluation and Control

Course Description

Listen up! The Introduction to Noise Evaluation and Control course will provide practical, hands-on instruction in the evaluation and control of occupational noise. You will gain an understanding of the appropriate management strategies needed to conserve hearing in the workplace.

Course Content

PHYSICS OF NOISE AND HEARING

  • What is noise
  • How do we hear

OSHA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Noise-related OSHA standards

NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT

  • Sound level meters
  • Dosimeters
  • Other noise evaluation tools

HEARING CONSERVATION, AUDIOMETRIC TESTING & HEARING PROTECTION

  • Hearing conservation program
  • Audiometric testing
  • Hearing protection

NOISE CONTROLS

  • Vibration prevention
  • Interruption of the path
  • Sound absorption
Requirements & Materials

Materials

Attendees will each receive copies of the lecture notes and workshop scenarios.

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for safety and human resource managers and allied personnel who are responsible for the development and management of hearing conservation programs in both general industry and construction.

OSHA professionals working on jobsite

What You Will Learn

  • Fundamentals of noise and hearing
  • OSHA regulations and requirements for noise
  • Noise monitoring equipment
  • Hearing conservation, audiometric testing, and hearing protection
  • Noise controls
Occupational safety and health professionals collaborating on job site

How You Will Benefit

  • Describe the properties of sound.
  • Discuss noise-induced hearing loss.
  • Explain OSHA’s general industry and construction noise standards.
  • Demonstrate the use of a sound level meter and noise dosimeter.
  • Describe methods of controlling noise.
  • Demonstrate the use of hearing conservation training materials.
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- Rodrigues "Rocky" Smith
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TRAIN AT YOUR LOCATION

We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

  • Save Money
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Group Training
  • Customize Content
  • On-Site Training
  • Earn a Certificate
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