July 10 - July 13, 2023

Course Overview

CIHs with 10-30 years’ experience | 30+ OHTA modules in last 10 years | 750+ participants trained via online trainings

Learning Outcomes

• Properties of Sound
• Definitions and measurements units-Noise
• Human hearing and response to Noise, Audiometry
• Noise Exposure Limits
• Machinery Noise and Common Noise Sources
• Assessment of Noise Risk-Sound Level Meters, Personal Noise Dosimetry, Frequency analysis, Sound Power and Intensity measurements
• Conducting noise measurements and assessments
• Noise controls and hearing protection
• Environmental Noise Assessments
• Standards and Good Practices

Course Content

• Describe the consequences to health and well being of excessive exposure to noise
• Understand the measurement (including dosimetry) of noise against current standards
• Conduct surveys in the workplace to assess risks from noise
• Advise on the need for and means of control including PPE
• Appreciate and advise on environmental noise assessment
• Understand current standards and good practice in these fields