Noise Awareness

This online Noise Awareness Training course looks at what can be done to recognise and reduce exposure to noise at work. Particularly suitable for those working in Construction or Industrial environments, as well as Hospitality and Leisure professionals.

Learning outcome:

• Understand and show commitment to The Control of Noise at Work Regulations
• Learn about the Ear and how noise can affect your ear and hearing, including hearing loss
• Learn about the noise limits and who is responsible for protecting your hearing

Content:

1. The Ear: All sound is noise, but the noise we are considering in this programme is noise that might damage your hearing. And noise doesn’t always have the same effect. It depends on how loud it is, how often you hear it and how long it goes on for. This section explains how your ears work to help you understand how easy it is to damage them and it looks at the damage that can be done. It also tells you what to look out for to recognise the first signs of hearing loss.
2. Noise & Responsibilities: In this section we look at how noise is measured, at what level it becomes damaging and what must be done when it reaches this point. We also look at noise limits, hearing tests and who is responsible for protecting your hearing.
3. Hearing Protection: Hearing protection can help to protect your ears by reducing noise by around 15 to 32dB, depending on the type of protection. You should know how to check the general condition and cleanliness of any ear protection you use and you should check that no modifications have been mad There are many different types of hearing protection available. In this section we look at the options and when you should wear protection.

Available Language: 29 languages

Importance of training:

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require that an employer:

• Must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to noise so that you can protect the hearing of your employees
• Provides hearing protection where it is required
• Provides other controls, if they are required, and that these are properly used
• Provides information, training and health surveillance
• Reviews what they are doing if anything changes that may affect the noise exposures in the workplace

Certificate (download and print):

This Noise Awareness Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.

As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.

What does my certificate include:

Your Noise Awareness Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.