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Course Objectives
This course aims to equip the delegates with the required knowledge and skills on how to conduct gas testing when working in confined spaces and performing hot work activities with anticipated flammable atmosphere. The delegates will also learn about the implications of statutory requirements related to gas testing, use of monitoring equipment, and documenting and interpreting of the results.
Course Title
Noise – Measurement and its Effects
Code
Level
Pre-requisites
Course Manterial
Course Overview
Code
OHTA503
Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites
None
Course Manterial
Course manual available from OH learning.com
Course Overview
This course aims to:
To provide the student with an appreciation of the nature of noise hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on people. It also details the approach in carrying out noise assessments in the workplace and in the general environment, and to determine the significance of measurement data in relation to the various standards for compliance.
To provide the student with an appreciation of the nature of noise hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on people. It also details the approach in carrying out noise assessments in the workplace and in the general environment, and to determine the significance of measurement data in relation to the various standards for compliance.
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course successfully, the student will be able to:
- describe the consequences to health and well-being of excessive exposure to noise;
- understand the measurement (including dosimetry) of noise in relation to current standards;
- conduct surveys in the workplace to assess risks from noise;
- advise on the need and means of control including PPE;
- appreciate and advise on environmental noise assessment and concern;
- understand current standards and good practice in these fields.
Course Content
- Physics of Noise
- Human Response to Noise
- Machinery Noise
- Assessment of Noise Risk
- Noise Control and Hearing Protection
- Introduction to Environmental Noise
- Standards and Good Practice
Course Format
Normally run as a 5-day taught course [minimum 45 hours including practical/demonstration sessions, lectures, tutorials, guided reading, overnight questions and examination].
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
A multi-choice question (MCQ) examination will be held on day-5 which is an open book examination based on the student manual. On successful completion of each module, students receive an OHTA Certificate for that module.
Who should attend
Health and Safety Professionals, Occupational Health Specialists, People wanting to enter the field of Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Specialists.
Technicians and Technoligist who carry out measurements and testing in the workplace