WSH Guidelines for Hearing Conservation Programme
In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
- Understand the goals and key elements of the programme.
- Create a hearing conservation policy and build a team.
- Define roles, including those of management and key personnel.
- Identify noise hazards and use noise monitoring methods.
- Apply noise control at the source, along the path, and at the receiver.
- Choose and maintain the appropriate hearing protectors.
- Provide training on hearing conservation.
- Conduct audiometric exams and maintain accurate records.
- Evaluate the programme’s effectiveness
This Hearing Conservation Course is designed to help participants create and manage an effective hearing conservation programme in the workplace. The course starts by explaining the goals and key elements of a hearing conservation programme, including how to develop a clear policy and build a strong team. Participants will also learn to define roles, including those of management and key personnel, ensuring everyone is aligned with the programme’s objectives.
The course then focuses on identifying noise hazards and using effective noise monitoring methods to assess risks. Learners will explore noise control strategies, such as controlling noise at the source, along its path, and at the receiver, to reduce exposure. The course also covers how to select and maintain the right hearing protectors for different environments, ensuring workers are adequately protected in noisy workplaces.
In addition to prevention techniques, the course teaches how to provide training on hearing conservation, ensuring employees understand the risks and protective measures. Participants will also learn how to conduct audiometric exams and maintain accurate records of workers’ hearing health. Finally, the course covers how to evaluate the effectiveness of the hearing conservation programme and make improvements to ensure ongoing safety and compliance. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement a comprehensive hearing conservation programme that protects workers’ hearing and promotes a safe workplace.
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.
