Term Archives

  1. Module 2: Recognising Hazards in the Workplace

    Module 2 discusses occupational injuries and dangers, including fatalities and non-fatal injuries. Common workplace fatalities include falling from height, being struck by a vehicle, being trapped, contact with moving machinery, electricity, and drowning.
  2. Module 3: Complying with Policies and Procedures

    Module 3 focuses on improving health safety and welfare in organizations. Companies should halt work and call for help in emergencies, with the severity of the situation determining whether to call on-site first aiders or emergency services.
  3. Module 7: Information and Health Surveillance

    Ear plugs, ear muffs, canal caps, and semi-inserts are essential tools for protecting ears from extreme noise levels. They are comfortable and effective sound attenuators, but can be uncomfortable in warmer weather.
  4. Module 6: Personal Protective Equipment

    Module six covers PPE, specifically hearing protection, which should be used as a last resort to protect workers from extreme noise levels. It is essential to match hearing protection with other PPE, such as dust masks, eye protection, and hard helmets.
  5. Module 5: Prioritising Controls

    Module 5 focuses on controlling excessive noise in workplaces. A hierarchy of controls is used to prioritize control options. Elimination starts with elimination, which involves finding a permanent solution to noise.
  6. Module 4: Action Plans

    Module 4 discusses the importance of action plans in preventing workplace noise. Employers must provide appropriate work equipment and consider health and safety implications. A noise management program is required to limit exposure, even with lower exposure values.
  7. Module 3: Health Risks

    This lesson discusses the health problems caused by excessive noise at work, including lasting or temporary hearing loss. This damage can build up over time and may not be realized until it mixes with natural hearing loss as people age.
  8. Module 2: Legislation

    The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 mandate employers to assess the risks of noise exposure to their employees and develop ways to protect their hearing. Employers should lower noise exposure, maintain legal limits, and maintain equipment.
  9. Module 1: Noise in the Workplace

    This course covers the importance of noise control in the workplace, including its basic science, laws, noise level limits, risk ratings, exposure and action values, action plans, personal protective equipment (PPE), and professional health monitoring.
  10. Brief Description of Noise Awareness

    The "Noise Awareness" course is designed to educate participants about the potential risks and impact of noise in various environments, particularly in the workplace. Participants learn about the principles of noise measurement, the effects of prolonged exposure to high noise levels, and strategies for noise control and protection.