PPE – Hearing Protection

The purpose of this lesson is to provide workers with high level knowledge and skills regarding hearing PPE, as commonly required by regulatory agencies.

Course Overview

The purpose of this lesson is to provide workers with high level knowledge and skills regarding hearing PPE, as commonly required by regulatory agencies.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of:

  • The value of PPE for hearing
  • Common workplace hazards regarding hearing
  • The common characteristics of PPE for hearing
  • Common types of PPE for hearing
  • The proper fit for PPE for hearing
  • How to care for PPE for hearing
  • Employee and employer responsibilities regarding PPE for hearing

Course Topics

  • The importance of hearing protection
  • Anatomy of the ear
  • Hazards to your hearing
  • Types of hearing protection
  • Fit and noise reduction
  • Care of your hearing protection
  • Responsibilities and requirements