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Hearing Conservation Training

Learn about hearing conservation training for UC San Diego employees who work in consistently high-noise environments.

Requirement

Required for employees exposed to noise level at or above 85 decibels over an 8-hour workday as part of their job.

How to get training

Training is available upon request. Instruction time is 1 hour.

  • Contact EH&S Occupational Health & Hygiene Services at ehsih@ucsd.edu to schedule training.

Topics covered

  • UC San Diego Hearing Conservation Program
  • Terminology and concepts relating to sound pressure level
  • Anatomy of the ear and types of hearing loss
  • Methods of reducing high noise levels
  • Types of hearing protection and proper usage

Related resources

Questions? Contact EH&S Occupational Health & Hygiene Services at ehsih@ucsd.edu.