Noise Awareness

Course overview

Practical, easy-to-follow training in Noise Awareness, helping learners understand key risks, responsibilities, controls and good practice relevant to the workplace.

IIRSM & IOSH Approved | Duration: Approx. 55 minutes | CPD Accredited

Course Overview Every year in the UK, over 17,000 workers suffer hearing damage due to workplace noise. The good news? These injuries are entirely preventable with the right safety measures. This Noise Awareness course is designed to equip employees and supervisors with essential knowledge to protect hearing health, reduce risks, and stay compliant with UK law. This course introduces the dangers of noise in the workplace, outlines the legislation in place, and details the control measures that should be followed—such as using PPE and creating noise action plans. It also explains the importance of risk assessments and occupational health surveillance.

Who Should Take This Course? Construction workers Manufacturing and factory staff Entertainment and event personnel Hospitality, warehouse, and metalworking professionals Supervisors, managers, and safety officers in noisy environments

Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand the risks posed by noise in the workplace Identify relevant legislation such as the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Recognise key symptoms and long-term health risks of noise exposure Develop and implement noise risk assessments and control strategies Apply the hierarchy of controls and understand the correct use of PPE Understand the importance of health surveillance and ongoing safety communication

Modules & Assessment

Instant certificate on successful completion ️ Unlimited exam retakes

Key Benefits

• Boost awareness of long-term health issues caused by noise
• ️ Learn how to protect yourself and your team from preventable harm
• Stay compliant with noise-related workplace legislation
• Flexible online learning with progress at your own pace

Further Training Suggestions Working Safely COSHH Awareness Abrasive Wheels Asbestos Awareness

System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
• Video: Updated drivers
• Memory: Minimum 1GB RAM
• Internet: Broadband (3Mb+ download speed)

UK guidance and good-practice context

Employers must assess and control risks from workplace noise and protect workers where exposure may harm hearing.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.