Hearing Protection
Hearing is a major part of daily life. Since most hearing damage is irreversible, we must do everything to protect our hearing. This course teaches learners how noise can impact our hearing health and how we can protect ourselves from noise hazards.
- The impact of noise on health
- Common noise hazards in the workplace
- How our ears process sound
- Decibels and safe noise levels
- Types of hearing protection
- Selecting, using, and maintaining hearing protection
- Practices to minimize noise exposure and preserve hearing
