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Who Should Take This Course?/Course overview
(29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926)
This is the OSHA Online Hearing Conservation Training course. This course is designed to be used as part of a hearing conservation program for all employees who are exposed to hazardous noise on the job.
Per 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1)
The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.
Per 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(2)
The training program shall be repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program. Information provided in the training program shall be updated to be consistent with changes in protective equipment and work processes.
Our OSHA Online Hearing Conservation Training is only $19.95
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA Hearing Protection Training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). This course is also intended to meet any Hearing Conservation training requirements for State OSHA regulations as well.
Per 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1) and 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(3):
The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.
The employer shall ensure that each employee is informed of the following:
The effects of noise on hearing;
The purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care; and
The purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures.
Course Sections
This course consists of 6 sections. It is recommended that users take each section in sequential order, although this is not required.
| Section |
Title |
| 1 |
Introduction |
| 2 |
The Effect of Noise on Hearing |
| 3 |
Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) |
| 4 |
HPD Selection, Fit, Use, and Care |
| 5 |
The Purpose and Procedures of Audiometric Testing |
| 6 |
Summary and Conclusion |
Course Exams
This course has 1 final exam. The student must complete all course sections before attempting the exam. The final exam consists of 20 questions randomly selected from a large pool of questions. A 70% score or better is required to pass the exam. If a student does not pass the exam the first time, they may retake the exam as many times as necessary in order to pass.
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