This course will teach you how to protect your hearing from noise at work. You will learn that loud noises can damage your hearing permanently, but you can prevent it by using personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety measures.

This online course covers the following topics:

• What PPE is and why you need it

• Who is responsible for providing and using PPE

• How to make sure your PPE fits properly

• How to protect your head, eyes, and face from noise and other hazards

• How much noise you can be exposed to and for how long

• What kinds of hearing protection devices (HPDs) are available and how to choose and use them By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what PPE is and how it works

• Identify the hazards and effects of noise on your hearing

• Choose the right PPE for noise-related hazards