Noise in the Workplace

Empower | Prevent | Respond

Main Learning Points

Course Description

Noise is a pervasive hazard in many workplaces, affecting the health, safety and productivity of workers. This introductory e-learning course is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of workplace noise hazards. Through a series of engaging modules, learners will explore the significance of noise as a workplace hazard, its effects on the body, and methods for identifying, measuring and controlling noise.

Course Content

Module 1 - Understanding Workplace Noise Hazards

• What is Sound?
• Noise in the Workplace
• How to tell if your workplace is too loud

Module 2 - Effects of Noise on the Body

• The mechanism of hearing
• Impacts of noise exposure
• Hearing loss simulation

Module 3 – Noise Regulations and Standards

• Federal Regulations
• Provincial Standard
• CSA Standards
• Employer Responsibilities
• Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

Module 4 – Assessing Workplace Noise Levels

• Identifying Noise
• Risk Assessment
• Everyday exposure

Module 5 – Noise Measurement Techniques

• Noise Measurement Tools
• Key locations for accurate measurements
• When to use a Dosimeter

Module 6 - Noise Control Strategies

• Reducing Noise in the Workplace
• Hierarchy of Controls
• Hearing Conservation Program
• Implementing Hazard Controls

Module 7 - Additional Worker Noise Protection

• What you can do to protect your hearing
• How to use earplugs
• Additional strategies for the workplace

Course Completion

Upon completion of the course, the course will generate a digital certificate of completion that can be downloadable in PDF form. Participants are required to complete a course survey to receive their digital certificate.