NOISE AWARENESS
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 IIRSM approved course is aimed at people that work in industries where excessive noise is a potential hazard including factories, manufacturing, hospitality, construction etc.
COURSE INFORMATION
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 and why understanding the risks will mean workers are much more likely to consistently adhere to them
This course explains how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. The course covers the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also details some of the specific health risks and how to avoid them by producing risk assessments, action plans and through the provision of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as well as examining how to provide information and instructions to employees, along with the most professional way to conduct workforce health surveillance.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Noise in the Workplace
- Legislation
- Health Risks
- Action Plans
- Prioritising Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Information and Health Surveillance
* Our IIRSM approved courses are owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Recommended System Requirements
Browser: Up to date web browser
Video: Up to date video drivers
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration
100 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).