Course Layout

Course format consists of video instruction, intermediate quizzes and Final Knowledge Check

Course Duration

A minimum of 30 minutes is required to complete this course.

Included Topics

By the end of this course we will have covered the following topics:

• Topic 1: Intro to Hearing Conservation (05:17)
• Topic 2: Noise Level Evaluation (06:09)
• Topic 3: Audiometric Testing (05:27)
• Topic 4: Hearing Protection (04:27)
• Topic 5: Recordkeeping (03:45)
• Topic 6: Training (02:27)

Who Needs this Training?

Per OSHA 29 CRF 1910.95(k): Employers are required to implement a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) where workers are exposed to a time weighted average (TWA) noise level of 85 decibels or higher over an 8 hour period.

Dangers of Remaining Uncertified

Exposure to high levels of noise causes hearing loss and may cause other harmful health effects as well.

Some Statistics:

• 30 Million workers are exposed to harmful levels of noise each year, 10 -Million have permanent, irreversible hearing loss
• 44% of carpenters and 48% of plumbers have perceived hearing loss
• 49% of male, metal and non-metal miners by age 50 have hearing loss vs. 9% of the general population
• 70% of metal and non-metal miners will have hearing impairment by age 60 (NIOSH)
• 90% of coal miners have hearing loss by age 52

Government Regulations

This course satisfies annual training required for OSHA 29 CRF 1910.95 which requires employers to:

• Monitor noise levels
• Provide hearing protective devices
• Provide employee training on a regular basis
• Keep clear and adequate records of testing and training

Certificate of Completion

A completion certificate is available for printing immediately upon successfully finishing the course.

Recertification

OSHA 29 CRF 1910.95(k)(2) states: Training program shall be repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program.