W503 Noise Measurement and its Effects
Description
Aims
This course aims to: To provide the
student with an appreciation of the nature of noise hazards in the workplace
and the effects of noise on people. It also details the approach in carrying
out noise assessments in the workplace and in the general environment, and to
determine the significance of measurement data in relation to the various
standards for compliance.
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course successfully
the student will be able to:
· describe the consequences to health and
well-being of excessive exposure to noise;
· understand the measurement (including
dosimetry) of noise in relation to current standards; · conduct surveys in the workplace to assess
risks from noise;
· advise on the need and means of control
including PPE;
· appreciate and advise on environmental noise
assessment and concern;
· understand current standards and good
practice in these fields.
Course Format
Run
as a 5 day taught on-line course including lectures, tutorials,
practical/demonstration sessions, guided reading, overnight questions and
on-line examination on the final day.
The
written examination will be a 40 short answer question “open book” examination
with an allowed time of 120 minutes.
Topics
The W503 Module topics include:-
Physics of Noise
Human Response to Noise
Machinery Noise
Assessment of Noise Risk
Noise Control and Hearing Protection
Introduction to Environmental Noise
Standards and Good Practice
For
the full course specification please refer to the W503 syllabus which can be
found in the approved course materials section of the OH Learning website as a
download.
Training info
Status: | This event is approved by OHTA for the international qualifications scheme
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Category: | Noise |
Level: | Intermediate |
Training provider: | Diamond Environmental Ltd |
Info
Location | On-line , Real time ( GMT ) delivery and attendance |
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Starts | 10 May 2021 09:00 |
Ends | 14 May 2021 14:00 |
Course leader | Mike Slater, DipOH, CFFOH. |
Places | 8 |
Website | visit site |
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