Hearing Conservation Programme

Module 1: Introduction

• Objective and key elements of a hearing conservation programme.

Module 2: Planning for the Programme

• Develop a policy and establish a programme team.
• Define roles: management, administrator, noise monitoring, and noise control personnel.

Module 3: Identifying Noise Hazards and Evaluating Risks

• Identify noise hazards and understand noise monitoring objectives and methods.

Module 4: Noise Control Measures

• Apply noise control at the source, along the path, and at the receiver.
• Hierarchy of control: substitution, engineering, administrative controls, and personal protection.
• Develop a noise control plan.

Module 5: Provision of Hearing Protectors

• Types of hearing protectors and selection criteria (e.g., noise exposure, comfort, fit).
• Proper use, maintenance, and consistent use of hearing protectors.

Module 6: Training and Education

• Importance of training and the content to be covered.

Module 7: Audiometric Examinations

• Regulations for audiometric exams and record-keeping.
• Procedures for achieving accurate test results and the role of the workplace doctor.

Module 8: Record Keeping

• Types of records and management responsibilities for maintaining them.

Module 9: Programme Evaluation

• Approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of the hearing conservation programme.