About
Hearing Protection is designed to help you meet the training requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95(k). It covers information mandated by the standard, including how noise affects hearing; the components of the Hearing Conservation Program; selection, fitting, the use of hearing protection devices; and audiometric testing.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.
You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- List the two most important factors that affect noise-induced hearing loss.
- Describe how noise can cause temporary and permanent hearing loss.
- Identify the signs and symptoms of a temporary and permanent threshold shift.
- Recognize the components of the Hearing Conservation Program.
- Identify the proper techniques for wearing earplugs.
- Describe how to properly don and use canal caps.
- Describe how to properly don and use earmuffs.
- Explain the purpose of audiometric testing.
- Define audiogram and describe its purpose.
- Define standard threshold shift and identify corrective actions for it.
- Describe the requirements related to recordkeeping and training.