Noise & Hearing Conservation

Course Overview

Loud noise can create physical and psychological stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication and concentration, and contribute to workplace accidents and injuries by making it difficult to hear warning signals. Noise-induced hearing loss limits your ability to hear high frequency sounds, understand speech, and seriously impairs your ability to communicate. The effects of hearing loss can be profound, as hearing loss can interfere with your ability to enjoy socializing with friends, playing with your children or grandchildren, or participating in other social activities you enjoy, and can lead to psychological and social isolation. Course covers:

• The effects of noise on hearing (including both occupational and no occupational exposures)
• Noise controls used in your workplace
• The purpose of hearing protectors: The advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types
• Instructions about selecting, fitting, using, and caring for hearing protection