There are many workplaces that have dangerous levels of noise. Whether you’re vulnerable to damage depends on the volume of the noise and the length of time you’re exposed to it. But even listening to music too loud on earphones while you work can cause damage to your hearing.
The harsh reality is, when you lose your hearing
you’ll probably never get it back. And no job is worth irreversible hearing
loss. Employers have legal obligations around protecting the hearing of their
employees, but even with these healthy and safety rules in place, many people
are at risk. This short e-learning course will help you reduce or control the
risks from noise at work.