Hearing Protection: Fundamentals for Noise Exposure

Do you have situations in the work environment where you have to speak at a volume above your normal volume to carry a conversation to someone next to you? Do you have employees operating noisy machines, tools and equipment throughout their work day? Have you measured the noise exposure to ensure your employees are not over-exposed? Standards to protect workers from hazardous noise exposure have not only been established by OSHA, but also under Minnesota’s “Employee Right-To-Know” requirements. This course will help employers recognize and understand the hazard of noise, required engineering and administrative controls, and how to implement an effective Hearing Conservation Program. This course addresses BOTH General Industry and Construction, and is intended for managers, supervisors, superintendents, leads/foremen, safety personnel and trainers.

• Overview of hazardous noise exposure
• Evaluation and environmental monitoring
• OSHA’s Hearing Protection Standards
• Engineering and administrative controls
• Selection/Use of hearing protection
• Audiometric testing
• Training and communication
• Hearing conservation/protection programs

Length: 6 hours

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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