Hearing Conservation (CA)

This lesson will help you recognize the impact of noise on your hearing, the warning signs of hearing loss, and the noise exposure limits that necessitate hearing protection. This lesson will also introduce you to the types of hearing protectors, including their benefits and proper use, and address your responsibilities in supporting your employer's hearing conservation program. Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of how to: Identify how noise impacts hearing and the factors that determine the extent of hearing loss. Identify noise exposure levels that require hearing protection according to Part VII of Canadian Regulations. Identify how the types of hearing protectors are selected for a job, and their advantages and disadvantages for controlling noise exposure. Identify correct use, care, and maintenance practices for hearing protectors. Identify the requirements of a Hearing Conservation Program. REGULATIONS Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Part VII – Levels of Sound, Subpart 7.1 through 7.8 CSA Standard Z-94.2 M1984 – Hearing Protectors 29 CFR 1910.95 29 CFR 1910.145