Objective

LO1: Identify common noise hazards
LO2: Describe the human ear and the different noise exposure warning signs
LO3: State the different recommended noise limits
LO4: Identify the risks of noise exposure
LO5: Describe the different noise control measures that can be used
LO6: Describe the different types of hearing protection

Target Group

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and will carry out their duties in a wind turbine environment, usually in physical contact with a wind turbine or offshore wind structure.
Personnel that perform job functions that have been risk assessed by their employer or workplace, where training according to one or more modules of the BST standard may mitigate the identified risks.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The aim of this course is to provide information about the hazards associated with noise in the wind industry. The course will look at the different noise levels, the human ear, hazards associated with noisy environments, and the controls we need to put in place to protect our hearing.