To provide an awareness of the health effects associated with noise and the control measures which should be in place to minimise exposure to noise at work.
Describe the general characteristics and terminology of sound and noise.
Describe the health effects of noise.
Identify legislation related to noise at the workplace.
Identify ways to control and prevent health risks due to noise.
Characteristics of Sound
Measuring Sound: Decibel Scale
Frequency Weightings
Physiology of the Human Ear
Effects of Noise
Legislation
Identifying and Assessing Risks of
Noise Exposure
Control and Prevention of Noise
Hazards
PPE
Minimising Noise
To provide an awareness of the health effects associated with noise and the control measures which should be in place to minimise exposure to noise at work.
Describe the general characteristics and terminology of sound and noise.
Describe the health effects of noise.
Identify legislation related to noise at the workplace.
Identify ways to control and prevent health risks due to noise.