In this course we present OSHA’s noise standards, properties of sound, noise-induced hearing loss, noise exposure control, selection and use of hearing protection, concepts of conducting sound level surveys and worker training. An effective written hearing protection program includes policies and procedures which the course participant will become familiar.  Also covered are basic physics of sound and vibration, anatomy and physiology of the ear and the hearing process, effects of noise on hearing, monitoring, noise control engineering, selection and demonstration of hearing protective devices and the role of audiometric testing. At the conclusion of the course, the participant will understand properties of sound and its relationship to noise-induced hearing loss, hearing loss prevention, hearing protection policies.

This course is designed for those interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as on those that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. 

Prerequisites: OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry course completed within the last seven years and five years of construction safety experience. A bachelor or higher college degree in occupational safety and health or industrial hygiene by an accredited college or university, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation in the applicable training area may be substituted for two years of experience. Applicant must provide official college transcript or proof of professional certification with proper documentation.