Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
R1100
Description
- Maximum Participants: 6-15
- Duration: 1 Day
Accreditation and Alignment
Saiosh CPD Accreditation Certificate
- Occupational Noise Safety
- Duration: 4 – 6 hours
Unit Standard Alignment
- Title: Describe sources of and control measures for noise in a workplace
- Unit Standard: 259602
- Credits: 2
- NQF Level: 1
Course Content
Part 1 – Understanding Sound, Noise, and the Human Ear Gain insights into the fundamentals of sound, distinguishing between beneficial sound and hazardous noise, and how the human ear processes sound.
Part 2 – Legal Requirements Explore legislative mandates surrounding noise exposure in workplaces, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Part 3 – Employer Obligations: Inform, Instruct, and Train Understand the crucial role of employers in informing, instructing, and training employees on noise hazards and safety measures.
Part 4 – Noise-Induced Hearing Loss as an Occupational Disease Delve into the intricacies of noise-induced hearing loss, recognizing it as a significant occupational health concern.
Part 5 – Workplace Hazard Identification Learn effective strategies for identifying noise hazards within various workplace environments, promoting proactive risk mitigation.
Part 6 – Personal Medical Surveillance Understand the importance of personal medical surveillance programs in monitoring and safeguarding employee hearing health.
Part 7 – Protective Control Measures Explore a range of control measures aimed at minimizing noise exposure and protecting workers from potential harm.
Part 8 – Hearing Protective Equipment (HPE) Gain proficiency in selecting, fitting, and utilizing hearing protective equipment to mitigate noise-induced hearing loss risks effectively.
Enhance your understanding of noise-induced hearing loss and empower your workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
This course is for Safety Compliance