Noise At Work Competent Person - Scarborough

Event

When:: Tue 13 Jan, 2009 - Thu 15 Jan, 2009; 09.00 - 16.00

Event title: Noise At Work Competent Person

Where:: Crown Spa Hotel - Scarborough

Event description:

Who Should Attend
Any organisation where noise is an issue should have a competent person for Noise at Work Risk Assessments. This person may be a professional safety officer, a works manager or simply someone who has been given the responsibility for it. The course forms an ideal follow up to a NEBOSH diploma or can be simply stand-alone.

Course Aim
The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Noise at Work Regulations, giving you the knowledge and skills to be classed as "competent" to carry out Noise at Work Risk Assessments. The subjects covered vary from the principles of acoustics to the identification and management of noise problems. Practical elements are included to help you with the task of reducing noise exposure in the workplace.

Course Objectives

To ensure that you have an understanding of the principles of acoustics
To develop an understanding of the effects of noise on people
To give you and insight into instrumentation and practical noise monitoring
To develop in-depth knowledge of Noise at Work Legislation
To provide you with an insight into the principles of noise control
To ensure you can prepare a report to satisfy HSE requirements

Course Overview
The course consists of 3 modules, which are structured in the following way.

Module 1 Distance Learning Pack
Designed to guide you through the basic principles of acoustics incorporating the concepts of sound pressure level, including notation and units used. This work gives a good foundation and should be attempted before attending Module 2.

Module 2 Three Day Seminar
The syllabus for module 2 will include major topics incorporating acoustic theory, noise at work measurement parameters, noise reduction techniques, Legislation and standards, instrumentation and measurement. There is also a heavy practical element of the course to familiarise you with the techniques of measurement in the workplace and the fundamental operation of instruments.

Module 3 Noise at Work Risk Assessment Report
This can either be produced using results from measurements taken during module 2 or can be a project of your choice, which involves the production of a noise at work risk assessment report. This report is the basis of certification for the course and is marked by your tutor. On successful completion, a certificate of competence will be issued.

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Location

Training Location

Venue: Crown Spa Hotel

Address:: The Esplanade, South Cliff, Scarborough, YO11 2AG

The Crown Hotel in Scarborough is a four star hotel situated on the cliff top in Scarborough, only an hour’s drive from York. The listed Victorian hotel is an excellent location for both the training courses and as a place to stay. Scarborough town centre and the railway station are only a short walk away and for those who enjoy the seaside location, there are a number of walks and ways to get from the hotel to Scarborough town centre. For those who want to enjoy their stay while on a training course the Yorkshire Dales, Flamborough Head and Whitby are easily reached by car.

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