Advanced Vibration Diagnostics
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Advanced Vibration Diagnostics Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
What you will learn:
· The main legal requirements of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
· What is meant by exposure limits and action values
· The risks from exposure to high noise levels
· Practical noise control measures and how to apply them in the workplace
· How to select, use and care for hearing protection
· The importance of carrying out health surveillance for all employees exposed to high noise levels
· Explain the requirements of the current legislation and regulations.
· Understand the elements of a noise risk assessment and the part that noise exposure assessment plays.
· Make satisfactory measurements of noise levels in workplaces.
· Assess daily noise exposure levels of employees from information about noise levels and work patterns.
· Advise on the components of a noise action plan.
· Select suitable hearing protection.
· Identify areas where noise reduction is required and discuss the basic noise control techniques.
· Assess the effectiveness of noise control measures.
Who Should Attend?
Managers, Supervisors, and anyone with responsibility for employees who will be exposed to a high level of noise in their workplace.
Course Outlines:
- What are sound and noise?
- An overview of how the ear works
- Hearing loss and symptoms of occupational deafness
- How to manage noise risks
- Principles of noise control
- Employer duties
- Employee duties
- what to consider when selecting hearing protection
- Health surveillance for NIHL