HE0187 : Occupational Hygiene Certification Program: OHTA503: Noise – Measurement and Its Effects (Accredited by the Occupational Hygiene Training Association - OHTA)

This course aims to provide the participant with an appreciation of the nature of noise hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on people. It also details the approach in assessing noise in the workplace and in the general environment and to assess the significance of measurement data against compliance standards.
On completing this course successfully, participants will be able to:-
• Describe the consequences to health and well-being of excessive exposure to noise
• Understand the measurement (including dosimetry) of noise against current standards
• Conduct surveys in the workplace to assess risks from noise
• Advise on the need for and means of control including PPE
• Appreciate and advise on environmental noise assessment
• Understand current standards and good practice in these fields
The course normally run as a taught course over 5 days (including practical/demonstration sessions, lectures, tutorials, guided reading, overnight questions and examination).
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of OHTA503 Noise Measurement and Its Effects. It covers the physics of sound comprising of sound propagation, properties of sound, sound pressure, power and intensity, level and decibels and human response to sound; the risk assessment and noise surveys, occupational noise management, acoustic parameters and measurement and assessment surveys; the sources of machine noise, electric motors, industrial fans, compressors, pumps, hydraulic noise, mechanical impacts and panel or structure radiated noise; the engineering controls, administrative noise controls and types of hearing protection devices (HPDs); the selection of hearing protection devices; and the HPD rating methods, fitting, visual checks and wearer field test to check fitting.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the HPD requirements, using of hearing protectors, undertaking noise assessments and developing and implementing noise control measures in the workplace; the audiometric testing, rehabilitation, audiometry and reporting and record keeping; the guidelines for an effective hearing conservation programme; the community noise regulations and the factors other than absolute sound level influencing community reaction to noise; and the sound propagation outdoors and measuring environmental noise.