Hearing Conservation & Heat Stress
The first hour of the training provides participants with a review of the Agency hearing conservation plan. The second hour offers a review of the types of hazards of heat stress, signs, and symptoms of overexposure, first aid, control methods, and prevention of heat stress injuries.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate, please contact the California JPIA training division by email, training@cjpia.org, within two business days of the training date, noting that the Authority is closed on Fridays.
Topics Covered
- Sources of Noise in the Specific Work Environment
- Causes of Hearing Loss
- The Physical Dynamics of Sound Energy
- Posting Requirements
- Audiometric Testing
- Use and Care of Provided PPE and Engineering Administrative Controls
- Types Hazards of Heat Stress
- Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure
- Administration of First Aid
- Control Methods and Prevention of Heat Stress Injuries
Duration:
2 hours
Code/regulation:
CalOSHA Title 8, Sections 3395, 5098, 5097 And 5099
Frequency:
As Needed
Who Should Attend:
Employees Who Work In Environments That Have Noise Levels Above 85 Decibels And Employees Who Work In Temperatures Above 85 Degrees