Noise Awareness Training
Our Noise Awareness Training supports employers to comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 by providing employees with essential knowledge and skills. This training ensures that employees understand how to protect themselves from the harmful effects of excessive noise, as required by law.
Employees gain a deep understanding of how sound is generated and measured, the anatomy and function of the ear and the health risks associated with excessive noise and prolonged exposure to loud noise. They also learn the importance of following their employer’s risk assessment and safe systems of work.
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Noise Awareness Training
Managing noise awareness is an essential, in-depth course that supports senior staff in reducing noise-related risks and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards.
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Course aims
By the end of Noise Awareness Training, participants will understand:
- Their responsibilities and their employer’s responsibilities under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
- How the ear functions and the physiological impact of excessive noise and prolonged exposure to loud noise.
- The legal limits for noise exposure.
- The aims of a risk assessment and the importance of adhering to it.
- The hierarchy of noise control measures and PPE requirements.
Benefits of Noise Awareness Training
- Supports organisations to comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 by providing employees with the knowledge and skills to protect their health.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by qualified and experienced health and safety professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions.
- Noise Awareness Training can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
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Who should take this course?
This noise awareness course is for all employees who may be exposed to noise or manage noise levels in workplaces.
Course duration
Noise Awareness Training takes approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete.
Noise Awareness FAQs
Is this course suitable for employees in all industries?
Yes, Noise Awareness Training is relevant for any workplace where employees may be exposed to harmful noise levels, including construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and entertainment
Can the course content be customised to reflect our specific workplace noise hazards?
Yes, the course can be tailored to incorporate examples or specific noise hazards relevant to your industry or workplace. Customisation options are available upon request.
How often should employees complete Noise Awareness Training?
It is recommended that employees undergo refresher training annually or whenever there are significant changes to workplace noise exposure levels or safety procedures. This ensures ongoing compliance and helps reinforce safe practices.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
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- Flexibility – complete at your own pace
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Classroom Learning
- Collaboration – train alongside your colleagues
- Time-efficient – complete learning at your premises
- Team building opportunity
Course Overview
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
When the regulations apply and do not apply in the workplace.
An employer’s and employee’s duties under the regulations.
Properties of sound
How sound is generated and measured.
Looking at the decibels generated by common sources such as road traffic, jet planes and drills.
Understanding the ear
How the human ear works and what happens to the ear when exposed to extreme sound, or frequent loud noise.
How excessive noise can cause increased heart rate and stress.
Exposure action value (EAV)
What the legal limits are for maximum exposure to noise in a working day and across a working week.
Risk assessment
The aims of a noise risk assessment and who should complete a noise risk assessment.
What information, instruction and training employers must provide for workers.
Control the noise
The steps employers must follow to control noise in the workplace and what each step involves in practice.
Personal protection equipment (PPE)
Emphasising that PPE is the last line of defence and that other controls should be considered first.
Looking at an employer’s duty to provide and maintain PPE, the types of hearing protection available, how to select the right hearing protection and how to use different kinds of equipment.
Workplace health surveillance
The purpose of workplace health surveillance, why employees must provide this by law, and how long records must be kept.
Assessment
At the end of the noise awareness course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete Noise Awareness Training on SHINE, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
How is it delivered?
Noise Awareness Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – Compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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