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Hearing Conservation - Canada Training Course

Name: Hearing Conservation - Canada Training Course
Brand: Atlantic Training
SKU: AT307
Availability: OnlineOnly

This training teaches you how to control noise hazards, use PPE, and prevent permanent occupational hearing loss.

12 minutes

EN / FR

2026

SKU: AT307

Training Objectives

Identify continuous, intermittent, and impulse noise hazards

Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce workplace noise

Select and correctly fit earplugs and earmuffs using NRRs

Recognize early symptoms like tinnitus and muffled hearing

Follow Canada Labour Code and provincial OHS noise limits

Course Overview

Let's get one thing straight: unlike a visible laceration or a sudden fall, occupational hearing loss doesn't happen with a dramatic incident. It is a silent, progressive condition that usually develops gradually. Every day, millions of Canadians are exposed to workplace noise, whether it is the steady hum of industrial machinery, the roar of heavy equipment, or the high-pitched whine of power tools. When your ears ring or sounds seem muffled after a shift, many workers brush off these early warning signs of temporary hearing loss. But ignoring excessive noise exposure can lead to lifelong conditions like tinnitus and irreversible auditory damage. Understanding the mechanics of sound exposure and proper acoustic defense is what stands between a vibrant life of communication and permanent hearing loss that cannot be restored. There is a massive difference between just wearing earplugs and properly executing a comprehensive hearing conservation program. This course provides the essential tools to tackle occupational noise hazards and protect one of your most vital senses. We start by unpacking the regulatory landscape, examining how the Canada Labour Code and various provincial and territorial occupational health and safety (OHS) frameworks govern noise exposure limits. Many Canadian jurisdictions require protective action when workers are exposed to an average noise level of 85 decibels (dBA) over an eight-hour workday. You will decode different acoustic hazards—from continuous compressor hums to the abrupt impulse noise of punch presses—and understand how daily exposure duration compounds your risk. Beyond basic awareness, we tackle the active mechanics of sound reduction using the hierarchy of controls. You will evaluate engineering solutions like mufflers, acoustic enclosures, and vibration isolation alongside administrative measures such as task rotation and designated high-noise zones. When these methods cannot adequately reduce noise exposure, we dive deep into personal protective equipment (PPE). You will learn how to properly interpret Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR), execute the perfect roll-and-pull insertion technique for foam earplugs, and ensure earmuffs create an unbroken seal against your head. Finally, you will explore proactive monitoring, from participating in employer-provided audiometric hearing tests to reporting missing engineering controls and damaged PPE to your safety representative. This training is an absolute necessity for anyone working in high-noise Canadian industries—from manufacturing floor operators and construction crews to forestry workers, mining personnel, agriculture workers, and utility staff. It is about building a proactive, health-conscious culture where everyone respects the invisible hazards of sound, complies with safety regulations, and preserves their hearing so they can enjoy conversations and everyday life for years to come. This program is available with English and French closed captions.

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While specific occupational health and safety regulations vary by province and territory, many Canadian jurisdictions require hearing conservation measures when average workplace noise reaches 85 decibels (dBA) over an eight-hour shift.

Early signs of excessive noise exposure include temporary muffled hearing after a shift, difficulty understanding conversations in busy environments, or tinnitus, which is a persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming sound inside the ears.

Employers should first use engineering controls (like installing silencers or enclosing machinery) and administrative controls (like limiting exposure time) to reduce noise before relying on personal protective equipment like earplugs or earmuffs.

The NRR is a rating assigned to hearing protection devices that indicates the level of noise reduction they are designed to provide when worn correctly in hazardous noise environments.

For a proper seal, foam earplugs must be rolled tightly into a small cylinder, then you must reach over your head to pull the ear up and back to straighten the canal, and hold the earplug in place until it fully expands.

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Disclaimer: This training provides general awareness information about hearing conservation in Canadian workplaces. It is not a substitute for workplace-specific training, employer procedures, or applicable occupational health and safety legislation, including the Canada Labour Code and applicable provincial or territorial occupational health and safety requirements. Because hearing conservation requirements vary by jurisdiction, always follow the requirements that apply to your workplace.