Certified OSHA Noise & Hearing Specialist (CONHS)

Course Description

The Certified OSHA Noise & Hearing Specialist (CONHS) course is a comprehensive professional training program designed for safety professionals, industrial hygienists, occupational health specialists, supervisors, and compliance personnel responsible for managing workplace noise hazards and hearing conservation programs. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to recognize, evaluate, and control occupational noise exposures while ensuring compliance with OSHA noise standards and hearing conservation requirements.

Excessive workplace noise remains one of the leading causes of occupational hearing loss across manufacturing, construction, mining, transportation, utilities, oil and gas, warehousing, and other industrial environments. Effective noise management requires professionals who understand sound measurement, exposure assessment, engineering controls, administrative controls, and hearing protection strategies that reduce employee exposure and protect long-term hearing health.

Throughout this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standards (29 CFR 1910.95) for general industry and applicable construction noise requirements. Students will explore the properties of sound, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), hearing conservation programs, sound level monitoring, noise dosimetry, audiometric testing, exposure calculations, engineering noise controls, administrative controls, and personal hearing protection.

The program also covers workplace noise surveys, sound level meter operation, hearing protection device selection, fit testing, employee training, regulatory documentation, compliance auditing, and best practices for reducing occupational noise hazards. Practical demonstrations and real-world case studies help participants develop the confidence to conduct workplace noise assessments, evaluate compliance, and implement effective hearing conservation strategies.

Upon successful completion of the Certified OSHA Noise & Hearing Specialist (CONHS) course, participants will be prepared to develop and manage workplace hearing conservation programs, perform occupational noise evaluations, ensure OSHA compliance, and promote a safer work environment. This certification is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety (EHS), and workplace regulatory compliance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Certified OSHA Noise & Hearing Specialist (CONHS) course, participants will be able to:

Understand OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standards (29 CFR 1910.95) and hearing conservation requirements for general industry and construction.
Identify workplace noise hazards and evaluate employee exposure using sound level meters, noise dosimeters, and exposure monitoring techniques.
Conduct workplace noise surveys and interpret sound measurement data to determine compliance with OSHA regulations.
Apply engineering controls and administrative controls to reduce occupational noise exposure and prevent hearing loss.
Develop and implement comprehensive hearing conservation programs that protect employee hearing health.
Select, fit, and evaluate appropriate hearing protection devices (HPDs) based on workplace noise levels and job requirements.
Understand the causes, prevention, and long-term effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Conduct employee training on hearing conservation, hearing protection, and workplace noise awareness.
Maintain accurate documentation, exposure records, and compliance reports to support OSHA inspections and regulatory audits.
Promote a proactive workplace safety culture focused on occupational health, hearing protection, and continuous improvement.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals

Training Managers

Industrial Hygienists

Individuals associated with the federal agency's collateral duty safety and health personnel.