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NFSHW24: Noise: Bad for My Ears and Heart, Too?
September 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Last updated on September 17th, 2024 at 07:51 pm
Summary: A growing number of studies show that noise increases the risk for broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral problems, and cognition (among others). This session will provide participants with state-of-the-science information regarding the effects of occupational and environmental noise on health. A variety of methods to protect adults and children from the hazards of noise exposure will be discussed.
Intended Audience: Wide range of ag safety and health people, rural media, and AgFF
Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Explain the relationship between sound energy and broad-ranging physiological and psychological illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, depression, behavioral problems, and cognition;
- Identify harmful noise sources which have the potential to cause hearing damage;
- Identify preventive strategies to reduce exposure to noise;
- Describe appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment
Presenter: Marjorie McCullagh, PhD, RN, Professor Emerita, University of Michigan
Continuing Education: The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hours for this activity. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals. Please contact your accrediting agency regarding questions about receiving credits for this activity.
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