Hearing Conservation & Noise Exposure Training
Protect your hearing from occupational noise. Learn the effects of noise on hearing, how to select and use hearing protection, and the purpose of audiometric testing under OSHA's Hearing Conservation standard.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access
- Certificate of Completion available immediately online
- Group / business enrollment available
Training for Noise-Exposed Workers
Occupational noise is one of the most common workplace hazards, and prolonged exposure causes permanent hearing damage. OSHA requires training for all employees exposed to noise at or above 85 decibels as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
This course delivers the employee knowledge training required under 29 CFR 1910.95(k): recognize noise hazards, understand how noise affects your hearing, use hearing protection properly, and know the role of audiometric testing.
Effects of Noise on Hearing
How occupational noise damages hearing, temporary vs. permanent loss, and why early protection matters.
Hearing Protection Devices
Types, advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation — plus selection, fitting, use, and care.
Audiometric Testing
The purpose of workplace hearing tests and what to expect during testing procedures.
Noise Exposure Limits and Controls
OSHA's permissible exposure limits, the action level, and how employers monitor and control noise.
Employees in Hearing Conservation Programs
Designed for workers exposed to occupational noise at or above 85 decibels as an 8-hour time-weighted average. Applicability depends on actual noise exposure levels in your specific work environment.
Production floors and plants where noise runs at or above 85 dBA-TWA.
Presses, lathes, and powered equipment in daily high-noise operation.
Conveyors, loaders, and dock operations with sustained equipment noise.
Repair and service work performed around running machinery.
Oversee noise-exposed crews and annual program retraining.
Heavy equipment and process machinery in enclosed industrial spaces.
Meeting the Training Component of 29 CFR 1910.95
OSHA's Occupational Noise Exposure standard requires employers to train employees exposed to noise at or above 85 decibels. This course provides that training content: the effects of noise, hearing protector use, and audiometric testing procedures. Training must be repeated annually, with information updated for changes in protective equipment and work processes.
Federal OSHA Standard
Based on 29 CFR 1910.95(k) for general industry. State Plan employers should verify additional state requirements.
Online and Mobile Access
Complete the training at your own pace from any device with internet access.
Unlimited Exam Retakes
Take the final assessment as many times as needed to demonstrate your knowledge.
Immediate Certificate of Completion
Available online immediately after successfully finishing the course.
What This Course Provides vs. What Your Employer Must Still Provide
Completing this training does not fulfill all employer obligations under 29 CFR 1910.95. The employer remains responsible for implementing the complete hearing conservation program.
What This Online Course Provides
- Knowledge of how noise damages hearing
- Hearing protector types, advantages, disadvantages, and proper use
- Selection, fitting, use, and care of hearing protection
- Audiometric testing: purpose and procedures
- Awareness of OSHA noise exposure limits
- Unlimited exam retakes
- A Certificate of Completion
What Your Employer Must Still Provide
- Noise monitoring to identify employees exposed at or above 85 decibels
- An audiometric testing program, including baseline and annual audiograms
- Appropriate hearing protectors selected for your workplace
- Annual retraining with updates for equipment or process changes
- Exposure monitoring and audiometric test records
- Notification of your noise exposure levels
- Follow-up action if hearing tests show a threshold shift
The online course delivers the employee training knowledge component. The employer remains responsible for implementing the complete hearing conservation program.
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