objectivesThe Noise and Hearing Conservation for General Industry online training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level safety course designed to cover the exposure to and control of excessive worksite noise. Throughout this course, participants will be introduced to the varying noise sources within workplace environment, as well as instructed on the importance of a hearing conservation program that offers ways to minimize noise and the use of hearing protection.
NOTICE: This course references OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.95 for General Industry and 29 CFR 1926.
OSHA Education School’s Noise and Hearing Conservation for General Industry online training focuses on noise and hearing conservation in accordance with OSHA’s regulations and requirements. Participants will learn how to appropriately deal with noise on the jobsite, as well as learn noise characteristics and ways one might mitigate noise hazards. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to noise and hearing conservation
OSHA regulations and requirements governing noise protection
Noise characteristics and hazards
Dealing with noise in accordance with OSHA regulations
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
Noise and hearing conservation program
Exposure monitoring
OSHA
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
descriptionThe online training course Noise and Hearing Conservation for General Industry is an intermediate-level safety course that covers exposure to and mitigation of excessive workplace noise. Throughout this session, participants will be exposed to the many noise sources found in the workplace and educated on the necessity of a hearing conservation program that includes noise reduction techniques and the usage of hearing protection. This course is based on OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910.95 for General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 for Occupational Safety and Health. The online training course Noise and Hearing Conservation for General Industry focuses on noise and hearing conservation in compliance with OSHA rules and standards. Participants will learn how to deal with noise correctly on the jobsite, as well as the characteristics of noise and methods for mitigating noise dangers.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Noise And Hearing Conservation For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Noise and Hearing Conservation
Noise = Unwanted Sound
Noise Sources
Human Ear
2. OSHA Regulation/Requirem...
Exposure Levels
Monitoring and Levels
Hearing Conservation Program
Audiometric Testing
3. Noise Characteristics
What is Noise?
How the Ear Works
Hearing Loss
Typical Noise Levels
When Noise Is Dangerous?
Damaging Noise
4. Dealing With Noise
Learn to Control Noise
Noise Sources
Hearing Protection
Medical Testing
Off The Job
5. Summary
Remember
The Law: Get to Know It
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Noise and Hearing Conservation online safety course affords participants intermediate-level knowledge surrounding noise and hearing protection in the general industry sector. Upon successful completion of this course, individuals can expect to:
Know that exposure to continuous or short-term impact noise may slowly and irreversibly damage one’s hearing
Understand hearing protection may be needed to prevent permanent hearing damage
Know the necessary federal and state regulations that must be followed to ensure workplace safety