BBHCO

OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a basic understanding of how to protect themselves from hazardous levels of noise in the workplace. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a general understanding of when noise levels are hazardous, the basic requirements of the OSHA regulation on hearing conservation, and devices that are used to provide hearing protection.

OBJECTIVES

Hazardous Noise Levels

·         Define the following terms: sound, sound wave, and noise.

·         Describe two properties of sound waves: intensity and frequency

OSHA Standard

·         Describe the OSHA regulations for hearing conservation.

Hearing Protection Equipment

·         Describe how ear plus and earmuffs provide hearing protection.

SUBJECTS

Hazardous Noise Levels

·         Sound

·         Sound Waves

·         Noise

·         Action Level

OSHA Standard

·         Requirements

·         Hearing Conservation Program

·         Hearing Tests

Hearing Protection Equipment

·         Ear Plugs

·         Ear Muffs

·         Noise Reduction Rating