Scope of Hearing Conservation Training:
This training course is designed to teach the
purpose and benefits of a hearing conservation program.
After completing the training, students will understand
the effects of noise on hearing.
Hearing Conservation Course Objective:
Trainees attending the hearing conservation course should
be able to:
- Define noise
- Identify the sound level at which most people get hearing loss
- Identify the three main parts of the ear
- Discuss engineering controls that can be used to reduce sound levels
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of earplugs and ear muffs
- Properly insert ear plugs
- Define NRR
- Describe how an audiogram is performed
