Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7005
Course Name
Hearing Conservation
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association
Primary Contact
Rebecca Atkinson
Rebecca.Atkinson@yorkrisk.com
2486711734 Ext.
Website
Description
Provides water and wastewater operators training on the purpose and components of OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program in the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Topics include audiometric testing and the advantages, disadvantages, proper fitting, use, and care of various types of hearing protectors. This course primarily covers OSHA 1910.95.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
• Identify effects of noise on hearing
• Recognize different causes of hearing impairment
• Identify purpose of OSHA’s Hearing Conservation Program and both employer and employee responsibility in program
• Specify purpose and procedures for audiometric testing
• Specify purpose of hearing protectors and advantages and disadvantages of various types
Target Audience
Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Risk Management Association client that are certified Pa. DEP water and wastewater operators.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous