Hearing Conservation
Learning objectives
- Identify the impact of workplace noise on your hearing
- Recognize the noise exposure limits that necessitate hearing protection
- Identify the types, benefits, proper use, and maintenance of hearing protectors
- Identify your responsibility to participate in your employer’s hearing conservation program
Course overview
This lesson will help you recognize the impact of noise on your hearing, the warning signs of hearing loss, and the noise exposure limits that necessitate hearing protection. In addition, this lesson will introduce you to the types, benefits, and proper use of hearing protectors and address your responsibilities in supporting your employer's hearing conservation program.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish
Course Outline
- Impacts of Noise
- Block Out the Noise
- Get With the Program
Regulations
- California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 15, Occupational Noise, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart G - Occupational Health and Environmental Control - 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure
- California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 15, Occupational Noise, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure, Safety Order 5907, Hearing Conservation
- California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 15, Occupational Noise, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure, Safety Order 5908, Hearing Protectors
- California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7, General Industry Safety Orders, Group 15, Occupational Noise, Article 105, Control of Noise Exposure, Safety Order 5909, Training Program