Noise at Work
Categories: Noise and Vibration
Noise at Work

Course Content:
- The Law
- Key aspects of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- Control of Noise at Work Regulations
- Expectations of Employers and Employees
- Noise Terminology
- What is sound and noise.
- The measurement of sound pressure, sound level and the units used.
- Examples to illustrate the effects of transmission, reverberation, absorption and insulation.
- Noise Monitoring Equipment
- Guidance on instrument specifications.
- The correct use of sound level meters, calibration and accuracy.
- Noise mapping.
- Noise Control Methods
- Methods to control noise and noise reduction techniques.
- Selection and use of hearing protectors.
- Noise risk assessments and reports
- Audiometry programmes

Duration:
Half Day

Suitable For:
This course is designed for those individuals who are working in noisy environments or who have been identified as having a responsibility for workplace risk assessment. This course will provide a basic understanding of the principles of the noise assessment process and how to control noise.

Objectives:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the legislative requirements for identifying and controlling noise at work
- Explain the meaning of key terminology relating to noise
- Demonstrate how to correctly use a the sound level meter and how to noise map
- Explain the techniques to reduce and control noise
- Complete a noise risk assessment and report 

Amarna Associates are part of the Paramount Health and Safety Group
 
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Southampton78 miles Mon 01 Dec 08 0.5£220      CLICK TO ENQUIRE
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Amarna Associates


 
Duration0.5 days
 
£220
per delegate