Certified OSHA Noise & Hearing Specialist (CONHS)

Course Description

This course covers the evaluation and reduction of noise hazards in general industry and the construction industry.

Course topics include:

OSHA General Industry and Construction Noise Standards

Properties of sound

Noise-induced hearing loss

Noise exposure control

Selection and use of hearing protection

Conducting sound level surveys

Worker training

Classroom demonstrations of noise instrumentation and hearing protection devices are featured.

Learning Outcomes

Understand OSHA noise standards and hearing conservation requirements for general industry and construction workplaces.

Identify noise hazards, assess exposure levels, and determine appropriate engineering and administrative controls.

Implement hearing protection programs, including selection, fit-testing, training, and monitoring of PPE usage.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals

Training Managers

Industrial Hygienists

Individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel.