Online Noise Awareness Training

The online Noise Awareness training course aims to ensure workers are sufficiently able to assess any noise hazards and implement the correct measures to eliminate reduce exposure to noise at work, whilst complying with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.

• Developed by Health & Safety Professionals
• High Quality Training Experience
• Fully Online Course, Instant Access
• High Quality Certificate posted the next working day

Who Should Take This Noise Awareness Course?

According to the Health & Safety Executive:

• Over one million employees in Great Britain are exposed to levels of noise that put their hearing at risk.
• Around 75,000 in the UK suffer deafness, ringing in the ears or other ear conditions caused by excessive noise at work.

The course is aimed at all levels of employees who may be exposed to noise in the workplace. It is also suitable for any workers with the responsibility of carrying out a noise risk assessment for their organisation. This course has been designed by a specialist team led by a British Safety Council member with over 30 years’ experience as a health and safety professional.

Certification

On successful completion of the course a high quality, personalised certificate will be posted to you the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This course is also accredited by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, as providing quality and content-approved training.

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If you wish to try this course then register for a demo by clicking the button below. You will be given the option to purchase and continue with your course at the end of your demo:

Aims of the Noise Awareness Training

• Identify the risks and hazards associated with noise at work and how noise is measured.
• Identify the steps in undertaking a noise risk assessment and the duties all workers have to enforce the assessment.
• Implement measures to control and reduce the risk of exposure to noise.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organisation’s health and safety aims and objectives through good working practice and the knowledge of existing legislation.

Content

The Course contains the following sections:

• Introduction to Noise Awareness - Why is noise awareness important? How noise is measured. Effects of noise.
• The Legal Framework - The law. Employer responsibilities. Employee duties. Benefits. Supply of equipment
• Assessing the Risk - What is a noise risk assessment. How to undertake a noise risk assessment. The competent person.
• Controlling and Reducing Risk - Purchasing policy. Reducing noise at source. Personal protective equipment. Information, instruction and training. Health surveillance.

Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 12 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 75%. The answers are marked automatically so that you’ll instantly know whether you passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

Duration

Approximately 1 hour to complete the course in full. This can be spread out over multiple sessions or completed in a single session. There is no time limit for completion.

Do You Comply With Control of Noise at Work Regulations?

All organisations have duties to protect their employees under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

The Regulations impose duties on employers and on self-employed persons to protect employees who may be exposed to risk from exposure to noise at work and other persons who might be affected by that work.

It is a legal requirement for all workers who are exposed to noise at work to receive suitable training.

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