Noise Induced Hearing loss can have devastating effects to a person’s work and social activities. The effects may not be felt by the individual for many years, and the consequences may include social exclusion, decreased quality of life, lower self-confidence, inability to communicate effectively as well as potential ongoing costs to the employer.

South West Occupational Health Services (SWOHS), an award winning Occupational Health and Hygiene Consultancy Company based in Western Australia is leading the way in workplace noise management.

SWOHS have developed an Online Hearing conservation course that is fully interactive and with the use of animations it covers the causes and prevention of hearing loss in the workplace.

This course is designed to comply with the:

• Australian standard AS/NZS1269:2005 - Occupational Noise Management
  
• National standard for occupational noise NOHSC 1007:2000
  
• National code of practice for noise management and protection of hearing at work

Course highlights include:

• Causes of hearing loss
  
• Consequences of hearing loss
  
• Reducing noise exposure
  
• Correct fitting of earplugs
  
• Enhance your safety awareness the easy way and register now