Hearing Conservation - Canada Training Course
Workplace noise exposure can cause permanent hearing damage when hazards are not properly identified and controlled. This Hearing Conservation – Canada Training Course provides practical guidance on recognizing occupational noise hazards, understanding hearing protection requirements, and following safe work practices to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
Participants will learn how to identify different types of workplace noise, apply the hierarchy of controls, select and properly use hearing protection, and recognize early signs of hearing damage. The course also reviews Canadian workplace noise exposure requirements and the importance of hearing conservation programs.
Designed for manufacturing employees, construction workers, equipment operators, forestry and mining personnel, agricultural workers, utility staff, supervisors, and safety professionals, this training helps build awareness of occupational noise hazards and supports safer Canadian workplaces.
Training Objectives
- Identify continuous, intermittent, and impulse noise hazards
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce workplace noise exposure
- Select and properly fit earplugs and earmuffs using Noise Reduction Ratings (NRRs)
- Recognize early symptoms of hearing damage, including tinnitus and muffled hearing
- Understand Canada Labour Code and provincial occupational health and safety noise exposure limits
Course Overview
Occupational hearing loss is often a gradual process that develops over time rather than the result of a single incident. Workers in manufacturing, construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, and other industries may be exposed to excessive noise from machinery, heavy equipment, power tools, and industrial operations. Early warning signs, such as ringing in the ears or temporarily muffled hearing after a shift, can indicate potentially harmful noise exposure.
This training provides an overview of occupational noise hazards and explains how excessive sound exposure can contribute to tinnitus and permanent hearing damage. Participants will learn about different types of workplace noise, including continuous noise from operating machinery, intermittent noise from equipment cycles, and impulse noise from sudden loud sounds. The course also examines how exposure levels and duration can affect hearing health.
The program reviews the Canadian regulatory landscape, including the Canada Labour Code and provincial and territorial occupational health and safety requirements governing workplace noise exposure. Participants will develop a better understanding of noise exposure limits, including the commonly used eight-hour exposure threshold of 85 decibels (dBA), and the importance of following applicable workplace requirements.
A key component of hearing conservation is reducing noise exposure through the hierarchy of controls. Learners will explore engineering controls such as mufflers, acoustic enclosures, and vibration isolation, as well as administrative controls that include task rotation and designated high-noise areas. The course explains how these measures can help reduce exposure before relying on personal protective equipment.
Participants will also learn how to select and properly use hearing protection, including foam earplugs and earmuffs. Topics include understanding Noise Reduction Ratings (NRRs), using the correct earplug insertion technique, and ensuring earmuffs create an effective seal. Proper selection, fit, and consistent use are essential to helping protect workers from excessive noise.
The course concludes with an overview of hearing conservation practices, including audiometric testing, monitoring workplace noise conditions, and reporting damaged protective equipment or missing noise controls. By understanding occupational noise hazards and appropriate protective measures, employees can help reduce the risk of hearing damage and contribute to safer working environments.
This program is available with English and French closed captions.
Compliance Standards & Regulations
This course references Canadian workplace noise exposure requirements and hearing conservation practices, including:
- Canada Labour Code workplace noise protection requirements
- Federal occupational health and safety noise exposure requirements
- Provincial and territorial occupational health and safety noise exposure limits
- Workplace hearing conservation and hearing protection practices
Key Benefits
- Improves awareness of occupational noise hazards and hearing loss risks
- Helps employees recognize continuous, intermittent, and impulse noise
- Reinforces understanding of Canadian workplace noise exposure requirements
- Explains how to reduce noise through the hierarchy of controls
- Improves knowledge of earplug and earmuff selection and proper fit
- Reinforces the importance of hearing protection and audiometric testing
- Supports workplace hearing conservation and occupational safety initiatives
Course Details
- Course Length: 12 Minutes
- Language(s): EN / FR (English and French closed captions)
- Progress Tracking: Included
- Mobile Compatible: Yes
- Participant Resources: Downloadable participant guide
- Course Format: Streaming video on-demand
- Access: Included with license
- LMS Compatibility: Compatible with your LMS or accessible through a hosted LMS platform
- Produced: 2026
- SKU: AT307
Video Streaming Licensing Options
The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.
Included with Your License
- Hosted video-streaming access
- Downloadable participant guide
- Closed captions (where available)
- Certificate of completion (where applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.
Can I train more than 100 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.
Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.
Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.
Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.