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