Occupational Noise: Survey & Control

Start: 09/23/2010 - 8:00am

End: 09/23/2010 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT

LOCATIONS:

Hampton Inn Colonnade

Birmingham, AL

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Hearing loss is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems in America today. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 30 million workers are exposed on their jobs to noise levels or toxicants that are potentially hazardous to their hearing. Fortunately, noise-induced hearing loss can oftentimes be prevented with an effective hearing conservation program at the worksite.

This workshop is designed for anyone who must deal with noise exposures in the workplace -- providing solutions to noise exposures. The hands-on aspect of the workshop will provide participants an opportunity to take noise measurements and observe some pitfalls of incorrect instrument use.

Case studies will be used to evaluate noise monitoring schemes and engineering controls.

TOPICS

Physiology of Hearing
Physics of Sound
Measuring Sound
Noise Measurement Workshop
Regulation Overview
Control of Noise Exposure

WORKSHOP TIME: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

8:00 am - 8:10 am	Welcome and Course Overview
8:10 am - 9:00 am	Physiology of Hearing
9:00 am – 10:00 am	Physics of Sound
10:00 am - 10:15 am	BREAK
10:15 am - 11:45 am	Measuring Sound
11:45 am - 12:00 pm	Noise Measurement Workshop
12:00 pm -1:00 pm	LUNCH
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Regulation Overview
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm	BREAK
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Control of Noise Exposures
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm	Review/Question and Answer

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for anyone with industrial hygiene noise monitoring responsibilities.

FACULTY

Judy McBride, MSPH, CIH is the Assistant Chemical Safety Officer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Ms. McBride is certified in the practice of industrial hygiene and has been in the safety field for over 15 years. She has performed numerous noise surveys and instructed on safety and industrial hygiene topics for several years.

Participants’ Comments

“I enjoyed the workshop as it enhanced our knowledge of how to survey noise and to analyze for the best response or resolution to your different situations. Also, you learn how to pinpoint the exact source and what to look for in solutions. First step, engineer out the issue to avoid placing employees in PPE if at all possible.” “Great demonstrations!”

PROFESSIONAL POINTS

The American Board of Industrial Hygiene has awarded this program 1.0 IH CM Points for full course participants approval #09-362. Professional points will be available for nurses.

ACCOMMODATIONS INFORMATION

For the convenience of our participants, blocks of sleeping rooms have been made at the hotel where the programs will be held. The group block is listed under “UAB DeepSouth 2009”. Participants should call the hotel directly at 1-800-861-7168 for reservations and mention that you are attending a UAB/Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety sponsored course. To reserve a personal room or use the group’s personal URL, please click below.

For quicker access to book your reservation

http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/bhmcohx_uoa/index.jhtml

Participants will have until 7 days before the first day of each meeting to reserve their reservation. After this date, any remaining rooms in the room block will be released back to the public.

Hampton Inn Colonnade
3400 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
205.967.0002
$109/nightly + tax

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration fees of $125 must be received in advance. Registration is limited for each class, so early registration is recommended. Registration fees in full are required along with a registration form. Phone registrations are accepted with credit card payment only.Tuition is $125. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the Deep South Center for Occupational Helath & Safety at dsc@uab.edu or calling us at 205.934.7178.

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Acceptable methods of payment: VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express

Please make check or money order to: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mail to:
Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety
UAB/ Ryals Public Health Building Office 543
1530 3rd Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022

Questions or for more information, please contact dsc@uab.edu

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The Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety gratefully acknowledges its support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)