Determining the need for hearing protection can be challenging. Exposure to excessive noise depends upon a number of factors, including the loudness of the noise as measured in decibels, the duration of exposure to the noise, whether noise is generated from one or multiple sources, and other factors.
This Hearing Protection Safety course is designed to help you navigate the variety of situations a worker may be exposed to where hearing protection may be needed, and to help aid in the proper preparation for, and knowledge of the hazards and how to protect oneself.