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Hearing Conservation

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
This one-hour training course will provide information to help you prevent noise-induced hearing loss. It will also explain the purpose and components of a hearing conservation program including the proper fitting, use, and care of hearing protectors. The content in this course is designed to comply with the intent of the applicable regulatory requirements. Learner objectives are to: describe the effects of noise on hearing; discuss the components of OSHA's Hearing Conservation Program-- noise monitoring, hearing tests, training, hearing protection; and specify the proper selection, fitting, use and care of hearing protectors.

Target Audience
All personnel subject to the hearing conservation program

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Hearing Conservation

define the effects of noise on hearing.

identify key components of OSHA's hearing conservation program.

identify true statements about hearing loss.

name the advantages and disadvantages of earplugs.

name the advantages and disadvantages of canal caps.

name the precautions to take when using various types of hearing protection.

Course Number:
SAH0438