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 course starts by going into detail about how dangerous noise can be in the workplace, and the main safety issues you should be aware of. It will take you through some of the simple science, the main laws that apply and introduce you to noise level limits. It also covers 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.
The course will conclude by examining how to provide information and instructions to employees, along with the most professional way to conduct workforce health surveillance.
IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved.
Duration: 55 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).
Our IIRSM, CPD & IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Course Modules
- Noise in the Workplace: 70% pass mark
- Legislation: 70% pass mark
- Health Risks: 70% pass mark
- Action Plans: 70% pass mark
- Prioritising Controls: 70% pass mark
- Personal Protective Equipment: 70% pass mark
- Information and Health Surveillance: 70% pass mark
- Final Assessment: 70% pass mark
