Noise Awareness Course

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.

Duration: 55 Min
Price: £42
Training: Online

Course Overview

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.

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

Advantages

One of the key points this course is intended to teach is why it is so important to undertake and action points outlined in a noise risk assessment. This may include the use of PPE, limiting how long workers are exposed to noise or a number of other control measures that must be understood and followed. Understanding the risks and why controls are in place will mean workers are much more likely to consistently adhere to them.

Who is it 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.

Course Modules

✅Module 1: Noise in the Workplace
✅Module 2: Legislation
✅Module 3: Health Risks
✅Module 4: Action Plans
✅Module 5: Prioritising Controls
✅Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment
✅Module 7: Information and Health Surveillance
✅Module 8: Final Assessment

Further Progression

Many of our other Health and Safety courses compliment this one includes, Working Safely, COSHH, Abrasive Wheels and Asbestos Awareness.