Hearing Conservation – Global

Protect one of your most valuable senses with a better understanding of the anatomy of the ear, how sound works, how the ear interprets sound, the effects of noise on hearing, and annual audiometric testing. Learn how to avoid occupational hearing loss by choosing and using the right hearing protection for your job, such as ear muffs and ear plugs.
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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the properties of sound
  • Identify the anatomy of the ear
  • Describe how the ear interprets sound
  • Differentiate between types of noise and understand their impact on hearing
  • Describe hearing loss and how to prevent it
  • List the requirements of a hearing conservation program
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of ear muffs versus ear plugs
  • Identify noise hazards and select the appropriate hearing protection

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio,Video,MobileReady,Responsive

Joelle Scheldorf

Author

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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