The training and education program will provide information about the adverse effects of noise and how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. At a minimum, all training will cover the following topics:

• Noise-induced hearing loss;
• Recognizing hazardous noise;
• Symptoms of overexposure to hazardous noise;
• Hearing protection devices - advantages and limitations.
• Selection, fitting, use, and maintenance of HPDs.
• Explanation of noise measurement procedures.
• Hearing conservation program requirements.

Employees will also be provided with copies of the OSHA noise standard (29 CFR 1910.95) and other handouts describing the University of Pennsylvania Hearing Conservation Program. Information provided in Appendix C of this document may also be used.

University employees shall be encouraged to use hearing protective devices when they are exposed to hazardous noise during activities at home; e.g., from lawn mowers, chain saws, etc.

The Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety will provide annual refresher training.

Supervisors must contact EHRS to schedule training for new personnel assigned to work in noisy environments and for retraining of current personnel.