Hearing Protection: PPE Employee Essentials will familiarize learners with hearing safety and conservation. Learners will discover that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is preventable, and study the best ways to avoid over-exposure to loud sounds.

This online Hearing Protection: PPE Employee Essentials course covers the following topics:

• What is PPE?
• Who is Responsible?
• The Importance of Fit
• Head, Eye, & Face Protection
• Permissible Noise Exposures
• Types of HPDs

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define PPE
• Recognize noise-related hazards and consequences of loud noises
• Select appropriate PPE for noise-related hazards

Approximately 20 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.