Noise and Noise Control ....Half Day

For employers and employees required to manage the risks presented by noise in their workplaces.

Objective

The objective of the course is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure noise control arrangements in their workplace comply with the requirements of current legislation.

Course Content

Introduction to definitions
Noise
Sound pressure
Sound intensity
dBA
Frequency
Loudness
Octave bands
Transmission of sound
Decibel weightings
Sound level meters
Noise exposure and Leqs
Mechanism of hearing
Hearing loss
Audiometry
Noise Control
Regulations
Assessment
Information, training & instruction
Reduction of risk from exposure to noise
Personal ear protectors
Hearing Checks

How you will learn

The emphasis throughout is on a practical approach with detailed presentations and demonstrations followed by individual exercises.

Number of participants

The number of participants will be limited to nine.

Fee

The fee for the half day course is €90 per participant.

Dates

For details on upcoming courses Email OHSS or Tel: Mary Murphy at 091-563207

Tutors

Mary Murphy MMedScOccHealth BSc MIITD CMIOSH
Brenda Harrington BSc PgDipEP

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