Audiometry In The Workplace
Short course
In Leeds and Leicester
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1 Day
Suitable for: If you are an occupational health specialist, a health & safety professional or have a responsibility for employees well being, with regard to the impact of noise, then this Roadshow is designed for you. This will apply equally if you work in industry, local authority, health authority or consultancy.
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Aims And Objectives
This course will give you an insight into the current Legislation as detailed in The Control of Noise at Work Regulations as well as standards and guidance related to Human Hearing. The informal presentations will also cover human anatomy related to the hearing process; a bit about the theory of acoustics; types of hearing loss and of course audiometric testing. Demonstrations will be conducted throughout the Roadshow, with the opportunity to "see" how you hear.
Timetable for the Half Day Free course:
09:00 Registration & Coffee
09:30 Hearing Conservation
10:00 The Control of Noise at Work Regulations: Simplifying The Legal Jargon
10:30 A quick look at Acoustics
11:00 Coffee & Biscuits
11:15 Anatomy & Physiology
11:45 Practical Audiometry & Its Limitations
12:15 Can I Hear Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
12:45 Discussion & Summary
13:00 Close
Audiometry In The Workplace