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Noise awareness training

This short course (usually around one to one and a half hours) helps employers meet the training requirements of the current Noise Regulations. These regulations stipulate that all employees who may be exposed to an 8hr noise level of 85dB(A) or more must be trained in the noise hazard, its effects and the protective measures available.

Using a mixture of presentation and practical demonstration of the effects of hearing loss, HSMC ensures employees understand noise risks and helps employers comply with their legal obligations.

Noise awareness training: course content

Module 1 - Physics of Noise

• A short session on how noise works and how it impacts on the ear.

Module 2 - The Ear and Hearing

• Detail of how we hear sounds.
• The aim being to help attendees understand how the ear physically responds to noise and can be physically damaged by it.

Module 3 - Hearing Damage from Noise

• What actually happens to the ear as it begins to be damaged by noise.
• The potential outcomes such as irreparable noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus, the effects this has on the sufferer and a demonstration of the various stages of hearing loss.
• The intention here is to make the attendees aware of the severe yet usually ignored nature of hearing losses due noise and the effect it can have on their life.
• This is a very practical element which clearly demonstrates the effects of various types of hearing loss for the attendees.

Module 4 - Controlling Exposures and Hearing Protection

• How noise is controlled at work, through the use of physical noise reduction measures and the use of hearing protection.
• A detailed look at the types of hearing protection available and the correct use of them.
• This module aims to provide attendees with the knowledge to ensure that now they are aware of what the effect of loud noises can be they use the hearing protection correctly for the maximum benefit.

Module 5 - Audiometry (Optional)

• If the training is taking place following a session of audiometry to measure the hearing ability of the employees a short overview of audiometry can be included to add to the information they will have received in the hearing tests themselves.

Module 6 - Summary

• A summary of the session including verbal test / question and answer session.

Attendance certificates are issued following the course.

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