Noise and Vibration Awareness Certification

Course Code:
Duration:
3 hours
Qualification:
Noise and Vibration Awareness Certification
Exams Included:
Yes
Compatibility:
All modern browsers and devices
Delivery method:
Online (In-house also available )
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Noise and Vibration Awareness Certification
Noise and vibration are two common workplace hazards that can have serious long-term effects on employee health. For instance, excessive noise can result in tinnitus and long-term hearing loss, whereas vibration can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and nerve damage.

Fortunately, with diligent safeguarding measures, employees do not have to endure adverse health effects. In this course, you will learn more about the risks associated with noise and vibration, and how employers and employees alike can play a role in creating a safer workspace.

You Will Learn:
Why high levels of workplace noise are dangerous
The legislation that addresses workplace noise and what an employer must do to comply with these laws
The measures an employer must take to protect their workers’ hearing, including measuring noise levels, providing protective equipment and implementing health surveillance
The two categories of workplace vibration and their effects
What employers can do to protect their workers from injury caused by excessive vibration, and the health and safety legislation that sets out maximum acceptable vibration levels
Benefits of Taking This Course:
If you work in a role that exposes you to high levels of noise or vibration, this course will help you take practical steps to safeguard your health
If you are an employer, this course will help you meet your obligations under health and safety law
If you have an interest in occupational health, this course will provide a good introduction to two of the most common workplace hazards
If you are in a supervisory role, this course will help you check that your team are adhering to health and safety policies and provide guidance if necessary

Course Modules/Lessons
Module 1: Introduction to Dealing with Noise and Vibration in the Workplace
Module 2: How Employers can Safeguard their Workers’ Hearing
Module 3: Health Surveillance
Module 4: Vibration
Module 5: What Employers can do, in order to Protect the Health of Employees Working with Vibration