Noise And Hearing Protection For Construction

The 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

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