Hearing Protection: PPE Employee Essentials

Hearing Protection: PPE Employee Essentials will familiarize learners with hearing safety and conservation. Learners will discover that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable, and study the best ways to avoid over-exposure to loud sounds.

Course Overview

Hearing Protection: PPE Employee Essentials will familiarize learners with hearing safety and conservation. Learners will discover that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable, and study the best ways to avoid over-exposure to loud sounds.

Course Topics

  • What is PPE?
  • Who is Responsible?
  • The Importance of Fit
  • Head, Eye, & Face Protection
  • Permissible Noise Exposures
  • Types of HPDs

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define PPE
  • Recognize noise-related hazards and consequences of loud noises
  • Select appropriate PPE for noise-related hazards