W503 Noise measurement and its Effects
Description
This W503 Module aims 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.
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
The W503 Module is run as a 5 day course with a practical
assessment and written examination on the final day, currently 40 short answer
questions “open book” with a 120 minutes allowed.
Topics
Topics included in the W503 Module:-
1 Physics of Noise 10%
2 Human Response to Noise 10%
3 Machinery Noise 10%
4 Assessment of Noise Risk 25%
5 Noise Control and Hearing Protection 25%
6 Introduction to Environmental Noise 10%
7 Standards and Good Practice 10%
The full Module contents can be found in the
W503 syllabus in the OH Learning approved training materials section of
the web site.
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 | Chester, England |
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Starts | 05 Nov 2018 09:00 |
Ends | 09 Nov 2018 13:00 |
Course leader | Mike Slater, M.Sc, DipOccHyg, FFOH |
Places | 10 |
Website | visit site |
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