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Preventing Hearing Loss from Workplace Noise

eCourse Preventing Hearing Loss from Workplace Noise

The main focus of this course is hearing loss prevention and the ways to eliminate or reduce noise exposure.

Duration: 1 Hour
Price per person: $49.00

Overview

Noise is a common health hazard in the workplace. Exposure to loud noise can cause stress, and make it difficult for people to talk over the noise. Prolonged exposure to excessive levels of noise can result in permanent hearing loss. This course provides an introduction to noise in the workplace and explains some of the technical basics of noise. The main focus of the course is hearing loss prevention and the ways to eliminate or reduce noise exposure.

   

The course features case studies, review quizzes, and "Ask a Question". Those who score at least 80% on the final exam will be able to print a certificate of completion.

What topics will be covered?
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  • Noise in our world and workplaces
  • How noise affects our health and well-being
  • Components of a hearing loss prevention program
  • Prevention strategies:
    • Make the workplace quieter
    • Protect workers’ hearing
    • Administrative practices
What are the benefits?
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  • Understand how noise can damage hearing
  • Recognize situations when noise levels may be hazardous
  • Describe the main components of a hearing loss prevention program
  • Plan, select and use hearing protectors
  • Identify methods of controlling workplace noise exposure
Who is this recommended for?
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  • Managers and supervisors
  • Workers
  • Health & safety committee members
  • Human resources / disability management personnel
  • Health & safety advisors.
How can training be delivered?
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This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Content for this course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and reviewed by labour, employer and government representatives to ensure a balanced perspective.

Also available in French.

Group Discounts
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The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price with the following volume discounts applied:

Total Seats
Discount
100 - 999
30%
1000 - 1999
50%
2000+ 
75%

This course is also available in French

Item Number: EHEAR-P1398EN

Content for this course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and reviewed by labour, employer and government representatives to ensure a balanced perspective.

©Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. All rights Reserved. E-Course description and content provided by CCOHS under license with WSPS. Unauthorized reproduction and distribution strictly prohibited.

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