Noise at Work Practical

TM 140

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

The course is designed to cover the requirements of the HSE guidance for making noise assessments in accordance with the Noise at Work Regulations. It is the aim of the course to give all candidates an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and the successful management of noise in the working environment and an understanding of effective noise management and methods.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

This course is suited to safety professional and managers.

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

By the end of the course delegates will know and understand the Noise at Work Regulations and other related legislation.

Delegates will be able to assess the requirement for noise reduction and have an understanding of relevant control methods. Delegates will be trained with a view to understand the environmental and medical impact of noise and awareness of equipment and methods to aid noise reduction within the working practices.

Development Areas

Course Content

• Noise deafness regulations
• The purpose of noise assessments
• The requirements for assessments under The Noise At Work Regulations 2005
• Equipment for measuring noise
• Procedures for measuring noise and noise exposure
• Calculation of Lep,d
• Noise sources and basic noise control
• Ear protection
• Guidance for further study

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS

Future Development

What courses would be useful after this one?

TM141 - Enviromental Noise at Work