Hearing Conservation for General Industry
This course provides information about the causes of hearing loss and methods and practices that can be used to minimize and eliminate harm. Details about hearing protection are presented and the relative advantages and limitations of each type of equipment are reviewed. Information about sound and how it is measured is presented and how this data can be used to protect worker hearing. The responsibilities of the employee to use the protective equipment and other protective measures are explained.
This course focuses on hazard identification and prevention and includes specific examples of improper and unsafe conditions. This Hearing Conservation for General Industry Course is designed for engineers and other professionals who work on construction sites or at commercial/industrial facilities.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credit.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Effects of noise on hearing
- Purpose of hearing protection
- Relative value of the various types of hearing protection
- Selection, fit, use, and care of hearing protection
- Purpose of audiometric testing
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
