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.
Lead Instructor
John Suit
