Hearing Conservation Training
We live in a world of sounds and noise. And on the job, these sounds and noises can sometimes be loud, annoying and even dangerous.
Because the human ear can’t block out unwanted or excessive noise, we must take an active role to protect our hearing and prevent permanent hearing loss. A hearing conservation program includes an understanding of how our ears work, what noise levels are considered hazardous, how to test noise levels and how you can protect employees from hearing damage.
Whenever there’s a chance that employees could be exposed to excessive noise levels, hearing protection and hearing conservation training are important ways to help them protect their hearing on the job.
The Blueprints for Safety© Hearing Conservation Program will help you develop a program that protects employees from excessive noise levels and the hearing damage that can result from them.
Understanding hearing and how to measure noise levels can seem technical at first. That’s why this guide is designed to present a simple, step-by-step approach to help you easily develop a program that helps provide employees with the training and information they need to safely work with hazardous noise levels.
The outcomes of your hearing conservation program will be as follow:
- Identification and monitoring of hazardous noise levels in the workplace
- Understanding of noise reduction practices
- Employees who know how to protect their hearing
By understanding noise exposure hazards, hearing protection and how to train all employees in hearing conservation, you can reduce the risk of employee hearing loss and improve health in the workplace.
