Environmental Noise at Work

TM 141

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

This training provides an introduction to the Noise at Work Act. aiding all delegates to obtain a degree of competence in the management of effective hearing conservation programmes in the workplace. Each delegate will gain a fundamental understanding of noise generation, the effects of noise on people and the cost effective methods of controlling the risks. This will enable delegates to tackle real work noise assessments using their own work situations and instrumentation where appropriate.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

This course is suited to safety personnel and managers

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

The programme provides an in-depth understanding of the Noise at Work Act. Each candidate will be trained to have an understand of the variables of noise, methods of noise reduction, practical testing methods, environmental impact, maintenance and a practical understanding of noise reduction.

Development Areas

Course Content

• Sound and noise
• Concepts of audibility
• Acoustic metrology
• Noise at work regulations
• Noise audits in the workplace
• Audiometry and the prescription of personal hearing protection
• Noise control
• Practical and worked examples

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS

Further Development

What courses would be useful after this one?

TM140 - Noise at Work Practical