{"product_id":"noise-and-hearing-protection-certification","title":"Noise and Hearing Protection Certification","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important aspects of health and safety in the workplace is protection from noise hazards. Noise induced hearing loss is described as the most preventable occupational hazard. In the UK, it is estimated that more than one million workers are exposed to noise hazards on a constant basis, thus increasing the risks of permanent hearing loss, reduction in productivity and increased employee absenteeism.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eIn the course on noise and hearing protection, you have the opportunity to learn about the following topics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"learn-mod\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe negative impacts of loud noise levels on health and wellbeing and the different types of noise, including variable, impulse, impact and continuous. You will also learn about Britain’s noise control laws and how employers are legally responsible for noise reduction measures in the workplace.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHow employers should consider regular risk assessments that help identify sources and the number of people exposed to noise hazards. You will also learn the industrial sectors that are known for higher noise hazard levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHow elimination and isolation of noise hazards helps reduce noise and the important factors such as choosing the right places for machinery, checking for noise emission levels, fixing silencers and grouping together of machinery producing equivalent sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHow the implementation of administrative controls such as planning activities outside of regular shift hours or outsourcing noise-producing activities to areas situated further away help noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe different types of hearing protectors, including earmuffs and earplugs that help protect workers from noise hazards at work.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/staffskillsacademy.co.uk\/courses\/\"\u003efull library of training courses.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Duration: 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModules\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Modules: 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModule 01: Understanding Noise and its Harmful Effects on Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModule 02: Risk Assessment for Noise Hazards and Types of Noise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModule 03: Noise Reduction Procedures – Elimination and Isolation of Noise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModule 04: Administrative Controls and Noise Reduction Strategies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModule 05: Personal Protective Equipment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Staff Skills Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862643634517,"sku":"3833","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/2934\/2549\/files\/noise.jpg?v=1772531592","url":"https:\/\/courses.achieveuktraining.com\/products\/noise-and-hearing-protection-certification","provider":"uktraining","version":"1.0","type":"link"}