Module 1: Introduction to Noise Control in the Music & Entertainment Industry
- Overview of noise hazards and their impact on hearing loss, including noise-induced deafness (NID).
Module 2: Sectors and Workplaces Affected by Noise Hazards
- Identification of workplaces in the food and beverage sector where loud music is a common noise hazard.
Module 3: Employees at Risk in the Music & Entertainment Industry
- Understanding the employees at risk, such as bar staff, DJs, security officers, and others exposed to loud music.
Module 4: Legal Requirements for Noise Control
- Overview of workplace safety and health regulations, including noise management under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA).
Module 5: Risk Assessment in the Entertainment Industry
- Qualitative and quantitative assessments for identifying noise risks and exposure levels in workplaces.
Module 6: Controlling Noise in the Workplace
- Strategies for controlling noise, such as redesigning work areas, reducing music volume, and maintaining noise control equipment.
Module 7: Design of Work Areas to Minimize Noise Exposure
- Recommendations for designing workplaces to protect employees from noise, such as positioning bars away from dance floors and using acoustic screens.
Module 8: Reducing Noise Levels and Maintaining Equipment
- Techniques for reducing noise, including sound limiters and regular maintenance of noise control equipment.
Module 9: Protection of Employees from Noise Hazards
- Administrative measures, such as staff rotation and providing hearing protectors, to reduce noise exposure.
Module 10: Types of Hearing Protection for Employees
- Guidelines for selecting suitable hearing protection for different staff roles, such as earmuffs for DJs and earplugs for bar staff.
Module 11: Training and Education for Noise Control
- Training programs to educate employees on the risks of noise, noise control measures, and the use of hearing protectors.
Module 12: Audiometric Examinations for Employees Exposed to Excessive Noise
- Requirement for pre-employment and annual audiometric examinations for employees at risk of hearing damage due to noise exposure.