Course Overview
This 1-day Noise Safety Skills program focuses on awareness and refresher training to help participants understand noise hazards, health effects, and basic compliance requirements under the Noise Exposure Regulations 2019, emphasizing prevention and safe work practices.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able Noise Safety Skills to:
- Recognize noise hazards and health effects
- Understand basic legal requirements
- Apply simple noise control measures
- Use hearing protection correctly
- Promote hearing loss prevention at workplace
Who Should Attend
- General workers
- Machine operators
- Supervisors
- Maintenance staff
- New employees (induction/refresher)
Methodology
- Short lectures
- Visual demonstrations
- Group discussion
- Practical HPD fitting demo
- Q&A session
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Noise & Hearing Loss
- Basic concepts of sound and noise
- Effects of noise exposure
- Common noisy activities at workplace
Module 2: Legal Overview – Noise Exposure Regulations 2019
- Employer & employee responsibilities
- Action level and PEL
- Importance of compliance
Module 3: Noise Control & Safe Work Practices
- Engineering and administrative controls
- Safe work procedures in noisy areas
- Signage and access control
Module 4: Hearing Protection Devices
- Types and correct usage
- Common mistakes
- Maintenance and hygiene
Module 5: Hearing Conservation Awareness
- Audiometric testing (overview)
- Early symptoms of hearing loss
- Reporting and prevention culture


