Noise Awareness Course
Course details
Duration: Half day
Course type: Classroom
Number of candidates: 1 - 12
Learning outcomes
- Understand and show commitment to The Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Learn about the Ear and how noise can affect your ear and hearing, including hearing loss
- Learn about the noise limits and who is responsible for protecting your hearing
- Understand your responsibilities under relevant noise legislation
- Understand the necessary measures to minimise exposure and noise emissions
Who needs this qualification?
This course is suitable for anyone who works in an industry that involves being exposed to high levels of noise. It will enable both employers and employees to examine their workplace and identify where noise may pose a risk to people’s hearing and general safety and take the necessary measures to minimise exposure and noise emissions.
Why is this training important?
It will enable both to meet their legal requirements, fulfil their responsibilities, and prevent noise levels from reaching unacceptable levels that could breach legal limits and compromise people’s wellbeing.
The course provides you with information on your responsibilities under relevant noise legislation and will teach you how to carry out a risk assessment, assess noise control measures, and implement further changes to prevent harm from coming to employees.
Assessment type
- 20 multiple choice questions
- Pass mark 12 out of 20
- Maximum amount of time 45 minutes