Noise Awareness
Protect your hearing on site: UK noise course on loud tasks, legal duties, controls and using protection that works.
£11.99 + VAT
One-off payment, 12 months to complete
Duration
45 mins
This course includes:
- ✓ - Access from mobile or computer anytime 24/7.
- ✓ - Instant Digital Certificates Included (sent to email)
- ✓ - No hidden costs - includes 12-months access and unlimited resits.
Course Overview
What's Included
- Unlimited FREE resits
- Instant Digital Certificates Included
- 24/7 Instant Online Access
- Mobile and PC Compatible
Course Details
This Noise Awareness course explains why construction noise is a serious health risk and how everyday site activities can cause permanent hearing damage. It covers legal duties, noise control measures and the correct use of hearing protection to keep exposure within safe limits.
- Explains why noise is a major health risk in UK construction
- Identifies common sources of harmful noise on site
- Describes short- and long-term effects: tinnitus, stress, noise-induced hearing loss
- Highlights that damage can build gradually and go unnoticed
- Shows how to spot noisy tasks and recognise when exposure becomes unsafe
- Sets out legal duties under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
- Explains key exposure action values and required actions at each level
- Covers practical noise risk assessment and the hierarchy of control
- Prioritises elimination, substitution, engineering and admin controls before PPE
- Details correct selection, fit, use and care of hearing protection
- Clarifies signage, communication expectations and safe behaviour in noisy areas
- Outlines the role of health surveillance and refresher training
Course Format
- Interactive Modules
- Voice Over Content
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Self Paced
