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"It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably
practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees".

~ Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

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Noise Awareness and Protection

This page will give you an overview of our Noise Awareness and Protection course.

Duration 9am - 1.30pm
Description The ‘Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005)’, which came into force in April 2006 lowers the noise levels to which employees can be exposed to before action needs to be taken, as well as placing more emphasis on employers to assess the risks to employees from elevated noise in the workplace.
This course covers the basic requirements of control and monitoring, risk assessment and prevention of injury.
Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to recognise and deal with:

  • Legal requirements and duties of:
     - Employer
     - Employee
     - Manufacturers and suppliers
  • Noise effects on health
  • What is noise at work
  • Hierarchy of control measures
  • Safety signs
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Wearing your hearing protection correctly
  • sound levels
  • action levels
  • how is sound measured?
  • How does the ear work?
  • Hearing loss
Prerequisites None
Suitability The course is aimed at anyone who works in environments where noise levels are an issue or where there is prolonged contact with noise.
Employers who need to know more and be better informed in order to manage noise effectively.
Typical Clients Building contractors, renovators, fit out companies, road contractors, carpenters/joiners, manufacturing industry operatives and employers, machine operators, plant operators etc.  Anyone working in noisy environments..
Certification On completion of this course delegates will receive a competency certificate.
Course Size Maximum course attendance is 12
                   
Course Price £40 + VAT (per delegate)

 

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