“Can you hear me now?” Hearing loss may not be at the top of your list of workplace health hazards, but for so many occupations it is an ever-present danger with long-term and potentially career-ending effects. With hearing, you may not think about the result hearing loss will have on your life and career until you’ve suffered impairment - so listen up!
In this training, you will:
- learn to identify the types of noise exposure
- recognize hazardous noise sources that may be present in your workplace
- identify common signs of hearing loss
- take a deep dive into the responsibilities of both employers and employees for hearing conservation
- and will explore methods of hearing protection.
Whether you are in manufacturing, construction, or general industry, or just happen to work around constant, loud, or otherwise potentially harmful sound sources… from DJs to dump truck drivers, this course is for you!