Noise Awareness

To provide an awareness of the health effects associated with noise and the control measures which should be in place to minimise exposure to noise at work.



  • Describe the general characteristics and terminology of sound and noise.
  • Describe the health effects of noise.
  • Identify legislation related to noise at the workplace.
  • Identify ways to control and prevent health risks due to noise.

  • Characteristics of Sound
  • Measuring Sound: Decibel Scale
  • Frequency Weightings
  • Physiology of the Human Ear
  • Effects of Noise
  • Legislation
  • Identifying and Assessing Risks of
  • Noise Exposure
  • Control and Prevention of Noise
  • Hazards
  • PPE
  • Minimising Noise
*The price is excluding applicable VAT and including water, tea, coffee and basic refreshments. Full day courses also incl. breakfast and lunch and half day courses also incl. either breakfast or lunch.