Hearing Protection - UK
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Hearing Protection is designed to help you meet the training requirements of Health and Safety Executive Control of Noise Work Regulations 2005. It covers information mandated by the standard, including how noise affects hearing; the components of the Hearing Conservation Program; selection, fitting, the use of hearing protection devices; and audiometric testing.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Recognize the components of the Hearing Conservation Program.
- Describe how noise can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss.
- List the two most important factors that affect noise-induced hearing loss.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of a temporary and permanent threshold shift.
- Identify the proper techniques for wearing earplugs.
- Describe how to properly don and use canal caps.
- Describe how to properly don and use earmuffs.
- Explain the purpose of audiometric testing.
- Define audiogram and describe its purpose.
- Define standard threshold shift and identify corrective actions for it.
- Describe the requirements related to recordkeeping and training.
