For most workers, noise is treated as a common workplace risk; Often times, considered uncontrollable and ignored. However, prolonged and constant exposure can affect the health and safety of workers, resulting in both temporary and permanent physical damage.

Course Description:
The Saskatchewan Safety Council Hearing Protection course reveals that noises are, in fact, controllable with the proper training and safety measures in place. By understanding how to control them, you will significantly decrease the risk of injury to everyone in the workplace.

Hearing Topics:

• Sound measurement
• Health consequences from noise hazards
• Regulations for workplace noise
• Overview of hearing conservation plans
• Identifying hazards and how to mitigate and/or eliminate them
• Audiometric testing