Noise Awareness

Education, Health and Safety

8 Lessons

1 hour 22 mins

Complexity : Easy

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Understanding Noise Effects: Learn how noise impacts health and productivity.

Identifying Noise Sources: Acquire skills to identify sources of noise pollution.

Noise Reduction Techniques: Discover simple ways to reduce noise for a more peaceful environment.

Hearing Protection: Understand the importance of protecting your hearing from noise.

Community Noise Awareness: Explore advocacy for quieter communities through collective awareness.

Lessons

Brief Description of Noise Awareness
Easy
2 mins

The "Noise Awareness" course is designed to educate participants about the potential risks and impact of noise in various environments, particularly in the workplace. Participants learn about the principles of noise measurement, the effects of prolonged exposure to high noise levels, and strategies for noise control and protection.
Module 1: Noise in the Workplace
Easy
12 mins

This course covers the importance of noise control in the workplace, including its basic science, laws, noise level limits, risk ratings, exposure and action values, action plans, personal protective equipment (PPE), and professional health monitoring.
Module 2: Legislation
Easy
12 mins

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 mandate employers to assess the risks of noise exposure to their employees and develop ways to protect their hearing. Employers should lower noise exposure, maintain legal limits, and maintain equipment.
Module 3: Health Risks
Easy
13 mins

This lesson discusses the health problems caused by excessive noise at work, including lasting or temporary hearing loss. This damage can build up over time and may not be realized until it mixes with natural hearing loss as people age.
Module 4: Action Plans
Easy
12 mins

Module 4 discusses the importance of action plans in preventing workplace noise. Employers must provide appropriate work equipment and consider health and safety implications. A noise management program is required to limit exposure, even with lower exposure values.
Module 5: Prioritising Controls
Easy
7 mins

Module 5 focuses on controlling excessive noise in workplaces. A hierarchy of controls is used to prioritize control options. Elimination starts with elimination, which involves finding a permanent solution to noise.
Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment
Easy
12 mins

Module six covers PPE, specifically hearing protection, which should be used as a last resort to protect workers from extreme noise levels. It is essential to match hearing protection with other PPE, such as dust masks, eye protection, and hard helmets.
Module 7: Information and Health Surveillance
Easy
12 mins

Ear plugs, ear muffs, canal caps, and semi-inserts are essential tools for protecting ears from extreme noise levels. They are comfortable and effective sound attenuators, but can be uncomfortable in warmer weather.