objectivesThe Noise and Hearing Protection for Construction online course from OSHA Education School teaches participants about noise and hearing protection as set forth and established by federal OSHA standards. This course focus on the prevention of injury through the use of protective equipment specific to different jobs. Because using the correct hearing protection and prevent permanent hearing damage and reduce workplace injury, this course identifies the need for and proper use of noise and hearing protection.
OSHA Education School’s Noise and Hearing Protection for Construction online course covers how and why hearing protection prevents permanent hearing damage in the workplace. Furthermore, participants will learn applicable legal requirements, therefore ensuring the highest level of safety in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to noise and hearing protection
Basics surrounding noise in the workplace
OSHA regulations
Noise characteristics
Dealing with noise in the workplace
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
Hearing protection training
OSHA construction standard
Noise hazard awareness
Noise and hearing protection
descriptionPROTECTING YOURSELF FROM NOISE IN CONSTRUCTION! The online course Noise and Hearing Protection for Construction educates learners on the federal OSHA regulations for noise and hearing protection. This course focuses on injury prevention through the proper use of job-specific protective equipment. Because appropriate hearing protection can help avoid permanent hearing loss and occupational harm, this course discusses the importance of noise and hearing protection and how to wear it properly. The online course Noise and Hearing Protection for Construction explains how and why hearing protection helps avoid irreversible hearing loss in the workplace. Additionally, participants will get familiar with pertinent legal standards, guaranteeing the greatest degree of occupational safety.
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 Protection For Construction 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 to Noise
Introduction: Noise and Hearing Protection Sources Effects of Noise 2. OSHA Regulations
OSHA Requirements OSHA's Workplace Exposure Levels Hearing Conservation Program 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 Hearing Protection Medical Testing Off the Job Exposures 5. Summary
Remember: The Law: Get to Know It
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Noise and Hearing Protection for Construction is an introductory-level online course designed to raise awareness of the importance of using appropriate hearing protection on construction sites. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand exposure to, control of, and protection from excessive jobsite noise
Understand the hearing loss may be gradual and painful
Understand how to avoid excessive noise in the workplace