Road To Learning
Teaching and learning resources for the construction industry with NVQ and Diploma Assessment Criteria
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazards
Noise – a combination of sound level and duration of exposure, very high-level sounds are a hazard even with short duration
Options
Earplugs, earmuffs, semi-insert/canal caps
Note
Provide the right hearing protectors for the type of work, and make sure workers know how to fit them
Choose protectors that reduce noise to an acceptable level, while allowing for safety and communication
Health & Safety Executive
(HSE)
Here are some of the knowledge questions that you will be asked in this test.
if you’re unsure about the following list, you need to do more research by go to Unit 201/601 Level II Diploma in Brickwork (6705–23) or go to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
Noise can damage your hearing what’s the early signs?
Wearing hearing protection, what type?
Hearing protection zone?
Types of vibration tools and equipment?
Do you know what white finger is?
What is HAVS?
Common tools most likely to cause white finger?
