About this Event
Hearing loss caused by hazardous noise affects millions of people worldwide. Many work activities require the use of Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) alongside other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective eyewear. When these items are not compatible, the level of protection provided may be reduced.
This session will explore the key factors that should be considered when selecting hearing protection to ensure it is both effective and suitable for the user.
What we will cover
- The impact of hazardous noise on hearing health
- The role of Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs) in reducing risk
- Why compatibility between HPDs and other PPE is important
- How poor fit can affect protection levels
- Practical considerations when selecting hearing protection
- The importance of comfort, fit and compatibility in supporting effective use
Why attend?
Gain a better understanding of how the right selection, fit and compatibility of hearing protection can help ensure workers receive the protection they need while remaining comfortable and able to carry out their tasks effectively.
This is an in‑person event. Please only register if you are able to travel to the venue.
This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your professional journey. The event will support development across a range of IOSH competencies, including:
- technical competencies: risk control, mitigation, and resilience and occupational health and wellbeing
- core competencies: influencing and teamwork
- behavioural competencies: being the ‘trusted advisor’ and driven by results
The event is open to both members and non-members, managers, new OSH professionals and Fit2Fit /Facefit testers.
If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at [email protected] in advance.
This information will be shared with the venue that you are attending to help ensure staff are ready to assist if you need it.
As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at [email protected] thank you for your consideration.
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Event venue & nearby stays
University of Reading, Whiteknights House, Reading, United Kingdom
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