Noise Exposure

Overview

People who work in noisy environments can be at risk of hearing loss, making exposure to noise a significant threat to health and safety if the correct procedures aren't followed.

Objectives

In this course you will learn to:

• Understand the risks of prolonged exposure to noise or sudden exposure to very loud noise
• Rights and responsibilities around noise reduction and hearing protection
• Rights and responsibilities around monitoring and reporting noise and hearing loss

About the Course

An estimated 21,000 UK workers suffer from work-related hearing problems. Almost all these cases are completely avoidable with the correct control measures.

The benefits of noise exposure training are clear for employers and employees alike. Investing in quality training can reduce the risk of noise damage and health issues that can have lifelong consequences.