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Noise At Work Awareness Course

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This 4-hour noise at work awareness course will give you a background in measuring sound and why it is of concern. We’ll take a look at the general health, workplace safety and risks posed by noise to people’s hearing. We’ll also look at the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) for both employers and employees.

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Noise At Work Awareness Course

This 4-hour noise at work awareness course will give you a background in measuring sound and why it is of concern. We’ll take a look at the general health, workplace safety and risks posed by noise to people’s hearing. We’ll also look at the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) for both employers and employees. We’ll also cover both the theory and practical side of noise measurement and control and include useful tips on taking measurements and analysing results. We focus on what you need to know to be competent in noise risk assessments and how you can use your results to implement suitable control measures and prescribe suitable hearing PPE to prevent potential harm to your employees.

 

Who is the course for?

  • Health and Safety personnel who require a basic understanding of the noise regulations that apply to employers and employees.
  • People who are new to Noise Assessments.
  • People who have not been involved in this area for some time and would like a refresher.

 

Noise At Work Awareness Course Content

  • What is the issue with excess sound (part 1)
  • What is the issue with excess sound (part 2)
  • What is the issue with excess sound (part 3)
  • Typical noise levels and decibels
  • Peak and Max measurements
  • Frequency weightings
  • Time weightings
  • Integrating / averaging measurements
  • Octave bands
  • What the Regulations mean in practical terms in the workplace
  • The hierarchy of controls
  • What are the noise limits?
  • What measurement equipment do you need?
  • Taking measurements (part 1)
  • Taking measurements (part 2)
  • Taking measurements – a quick recap
  • Top tips for taking measurements
  • The basics of hearing PPE
  • Understanding suitability of PPE
  • The different methods of hearing protection selection
  • Zoning areas for mandatory hearing protection
  • Noise measurement reporting
  • How to report your noise measurements
  • Suggestions for noise control from the experts
  • Things to remember
  • Final thoughts
  • Noise At Work Awareness Quiz

 

About your Tutor, Craig Storey

Online Noise Measurement Training

 

Craig Storey has a Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering and a post-graduate Diploma in Acoustics. He has worked in computing for a large multinational for 17 years plus, then in the acoustic field for 10 years with Cirrus Research. Craig is the Business Development team manager responsible for the environmental noise solutions and technical projects; he looks at customer issues with noise and offers bespoke solutions ranging from noise assessments to permanently installed noise monitoring systems – and everything in-between. Craig has experience in many business sectors from Aviation to Mining to Logistics to General Manufacturing.