Noise Assessment In The Workplace Course

This course is designed to give an understanding of the Noise at Work Regulations and their practical implications. Delegates
are shown a simple method for noise assessment calculations. Noise hazard assessment, noise control and hearing protection
programmes are also covered. To provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence to carry out accurate noise surveys and
effective noise assessments in a variety of workplace situations.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand current general legislation.
Understand how the ear works
Understand the effects of noise induced deafness
Carry out noise assessments in the workplace

Course content
Legislation including Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
1998. Noise at Work Regulations and forthcoming changes in legislation.
The effects of noise induced deafness
How the ear works
Noise units including: dB addition, A, Weightings, Leq, Lepd, Noise rating curves, Octave bands and the effects of time
on noise exposure
Sound propagation, absorption and insulation
Noise management programme
Noise instrumentation
Noise assessment: Techniques and presentations
Noise measurement procedure and practical
Noise control including: Vibration isolation and damping, Case studies

Personal Protective Equipment
Not applicable

Who should attend
Nominated individuals within areas where a risk assessment highlights noise as a risk and who will have the
responsibility for determining which areas need monitoring, carrying out the detailed Noise assessments for the area,
deciding what systems and procedures to use, ’supervising’ those charged with doing the tests, interpreting the results
and write management reports etc.