Noise at Work Distance Learning Programme

Anyone completing this course should understand the requirements of the Noise at Work regulations and feel comfortable about how to go about meeting these.

There are no pre-requisites for taking this course. It can be taken by someone new to noise assessments, or by someone who has some previous experience.

The course will be covered under the following topics.

1) Noise at Work legislation including the new regulations that came into force in April 2006.

2) The Basics of Sound - what levels of sound are considered dangerous and what our duties are if these are present in our workplace.

3) Types of Noise Meters and how these can be used to determine noise exposure levels.

4) Risk Assessment, including different case studies, demonstrating assessing what the risks to hearing are based on noise levels and work patterns.

5) Practical steps that can be implemented to safeguard the hearing of employees.

6) Summary and revision.

7) 25 question test, which is returned for marking.

All students will be given the opportunity of further assistance and 1 retest if required as part of the course. All successful students will receive a certificate of completion.