HEARING CONSERVATION

DURATION

 1 day 

INTRODUCTION

This course provides training on hearing conservation program and awareness at workplace. The training content include introduction to noise, regulations on noise exposures, hearing mechanism and its effects, hearing conservation program management, personal hearing protection (PHP) and introduction of audiometric testing. According to the Noise Exposure Regulation 2019, each employee who is subjected to an excessive amount of noise is required to undertake an annual audiometric test, and training is required to take place on an annual basis.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participant should be able to: -

• List out legal provision related to noise exposure.

• Interpret the element of hearing conservation program as stipulated under the OSH (Noise Exposure) Regulations 2019.

• Explain methods to control noise exposure at workplace.

• Determine and maintain the appropriate Personal Hearing Protectors (PHP).

• Describe the duties of hearing conservation administrator (HCA).

METHODOLOGY

Theory & Demonstration

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Manager/ head of production, safety and health personnel, employee exposed to noise working environment, occupational safety and health committee members and others who are interested.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction to Noise Exposure and Its Effect

• Hearing loss

• Human ears anatomy

• Definition of sound

• What is sound & noise?

• Noise level

2. Legal Provision Related to Noise Exposure

• Noise exposure regulation 2019

3. Audiometric Testing

4.  Method to Control Noise

• How to reduce noise?

• Type of hearing protection

• Signage

5. Hearing Conservation Administrator (HCA)

CERTIFICATION 

Attendance certificate