Personal Protective Equipment: 04. Hearing Protection
4 min! Run Time
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Description
Noise is a common problem in many workplaces. Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable but irreversible hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. Since occupational hearing loss can be a gradual process, it's often less noticeable than other types of workplace injuries. In this course, we'll go over the responsibilities of employers regarding hearing protection, we'll discuss what hazardous noise levels are, we'll cover the various types of hearing PPE, and how to care for that equipment.This content complies with OSHA regulation 1910.95.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hearing loss from workplace noise is usually gradual, so it's often less noticeable to workers than other types of workplace injuries.
OSHA regulation 1910.95 sets the noise exposure limits and hearing protection duties this course walks employers through step by step.
The course reviews employer responsibilities for identifying hazardous noise levels and providing appropriate hearing protection equipment.
Yes, it covers the various types of hearing PPE available along with how to properly care for that equipment.
Noise-induced loss is among the most reported occupational illnesses, and none of it comes back once it is gone.
