Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation
Awareness-level training on noise hazards and hearing conservation for Canadian workers. Certificate of completion included. Does not substitute for audiometric testing or professional noise assessments.
About Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation Training
Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation — Course Details
Duration: 35-45 minutes
Format: Online course with interactive content and assessments
Certification: Certificate of completion provided upon successful course completion
Access: Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Course Modules
- Module 1: Introduction
- Module 2: Why This Matters — The Nature of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
- Module 3: Understanding Noise — Measurement and Exposure Limits
- Module 4: Controlling Noise — The Hierarchy in Practice
- Module 5: Using Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) Correctly
- Module 6: The Hearing Conservation Program
- Module 7: Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Course Conclusion & Final Assessment
Who Should Take Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation
This training is essential for workers in any sector where noise levels may damage hearing:
- Construction Workers: Power tools, compaction equipment, jackhammers, and concrete saws
- Manufacturing and Production Workers: Stamping presses, machining, and industrial equipment
- Mining and Oil & Gas Workers: Drills, compressors, and heavy extraction equipment
- Forestry and Agriculture Workers: Chainsaws, chippers, and harvesting equipment
- Transportation Workers: Truck cab noise, aviation ground crew, and rail workers
- Supervisors and Safety Professionals: Responsible for Hearing Conservation Program compliance
Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent and irreversible — but completely preventable. Certificate of completion included.
Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation — Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Canadian Noise Exposure Standards by Province
This hearing conservation training addresses noise exposure regulations across Canadian jurisdictions. The 85 dBA (Lex,8) occupational exposure limit (OEL) applies nationally:
- Ontario — Industrial Reg. 851 & Construction Reg. 213/91: 85 dBA exposure limit. Employers must implement a hearing protection program and provide audiometric testing for workers exposed at or above the OEL.
- Alberta — OHS Code Part 23: 85 dBA limit; written hearing conservation program required when workers are exposed at or above the OEL, including noise assessments, HPD provision, and audiometric testing.
- British Columbia — WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 7: 85 dBA limit; hearing conservation program required including noise measurement, HPD selection, and annual audiometric testing.
- Saskatchewan — OHS Regulations Part XIX: 85 dBA limit with a 3 dB exchange rate consistent with CSA Z94.2 guidance.
- Federal — Canada OHS Regulations SOR/86-304: 85 dBA limit for federally regulated workplaces; exposure at or above 82 dBA triggers hearing protection program requirements.
Employer Obligations
Employers must assess noise levels, apply the hierarchy of controls (elimination, engineering, administrative, then hearing protection devices), provide properly fitted HPDs to exposed workers, conduct audiometric testing, and train workers in HPD fit-checking and the effects of noise exposure.
What You'll Learn in Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation
- Explain why noise-induced hearing loss is permanent, irreversible, and preventable
- Apply the Canadian standard of 85 dBA TWA with a 3 dB exchange rate
- Implement the hierarchy of controls: engineering first, administrative second, HPDs last
- Select, fit, and care for earplugs and earmuffs to achieve effective noise reduction
- Understand the five components of a workplace Hearing Conservation Program
