Trainer JAB International Consultancy Start Date 26 Oct 2026
Location Live Online, Bahrain, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Live ONline/Virtual
Language English
Contact info@jabconsultancy.onmicrosoft.com Places 10

26 – 30 October 2026

Course Overview

Aims

  • Understand the nature of noise hazards in the workplace and the effects of noise on people.
  • Learn how to assess noise in the workplace and in the general environment.
  • Assess the significance of measurement data against compliance standards.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to

  • Describe the consequences to health and well being of excessive exposure to noise.
  • Understand the measurement (including dosimetry) of noise against current standards.
  • Conduct surveys in the workplace to assess risks from noise.
  • Advise on the need for and means of control including PPE.
  • Appreciate and advise on environmental noise assessment.
  • Understand current standards and good practice in these fields.

Course Format

The course is a core module for the International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOHTA). It is designed to be delivered as a 5-day taught programme including student assessment. The student manual can be used as a free-standing reference for those wishing to study independently.

Course Content

  • Physics of Noise
  • Human Response to Noise
  • Machinery Noise
  • Assessment of Noise Risk
  • Noise Control and Hearing Protection
  • Introduction to Environmental Noise
  • Standards and Good Practice

 

 




Note: any references made to standards and best practice documents are provided solely as guidance for candidates and may not represent the most current updates or publications.