Hearing Conservation (HRC-1.2)

Hearing loss is a major hazard in many workplaces. For the most part, it's easy to avoid dangerously loud noise. However, for some people, noise in the workplace is harder to avoid, if not impossible. Approximately 30 million American workers are exposed to noise levels on the job that can damage their hearing, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than 20,000 employees report occupationally-induced hearing loss each year. Employees will learn how sound impacts hearing, identify controls to prevent hearing loss and damage as well as how to identify the best practices for hearing protection. This course is presented in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Mandarin.