Noise Exposure (AU)

Workplace noise can seriously and permanently affect hearing. Unlike many other injuries, hearing loss is hard to see, its onset can be gradual, and it may become apparent when it’s too late. Yet hearing damage is a preventable workplace injury. Noise exposure occurs when when a worker is exposed to an unsafe level of noise.

This course covers important information about managing noise exposure in the workplace. It looks at how it can occur, workers’ and employers’ responsibilities and how to reduce the risks.