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Introduction

From the 6th April 2008 the Control of Noise at Work Regulations apply to the entertainment and music sectors. Applying these new regulations is a challenging task as it requires a significant shift in both attitude and practice across the industry.

This is a practical 3 day course that not only covers the skills and knowledge required to manage the regulations, but also provides a pragmatic guide to the current best practice. 6 CPD points are available for this course.

Extensive use is made of case studies from across the entertainment and music sectors and practical work measurement and assessment using both classic and contemporary examples.

Download a booking form here or contact Cirrus Research plc for more information.

What you will learn?

After the course you will:

Appreciate the effects of noise and the human hearing mechanism

Be able to implement a noise management programme

Appreciate the effects of hearing protection in theory & practice

Meet the definition of competence in the Regulations

Understand how sound level meters work and how to get accurate results Know how to approach noise control problems

Workshop Program

Introduction

Effects of noise-induced deafness

How the ear works Units of measurement used in noise assessments

The behaviour of sound and acoustic materials

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations

The noise management programme (including the strengths and weaknesses of hearing protection)

Instruments for measuring sound Noise survey procedures

Practical noise measurement - A noise survey in a suitably noisy environment

Reporting

A review of the noise control options and techniques currently available

Practical Exercises

Case studies and practical noise control group project

Who will benefit from attending?

Health & Safety professionals in the entertainment and music industry and anyone who needs to device and implement an effective noise management programme to meet the legal requirements and HSE expectations under the new legislation.

Local Authorities

Broadcasting

Clubs/Pubs

Theatres

Arenas/Stadiums

Recording Studios etc

A copy of the introductory flyer can be downloaded here

For details of other noise competency training, click here.