Hearing Protection Quiz | Environmental Contract Operations

1. Workers who are exposed to high levels of noise can suffer permanent hearing loss but surgery can always reverse the damage.

True

False

2. OSHA Standard 1910.95(i)(1) states that hearing protectors shall be

only used outdoors.

optional.

for new employees only.

replaced as necessary.

3. Proper personal protective equipment such as ear plugs or ear muffs must be

available and used sometimes.

ordered if the employee asks for it repeatedly.

maintained and worn correctly at all times.

one size fits all.

4. OSHA regulations state that ______ is the action level where workers may need to use hearing protection.

5 decibels

85 decibels

140 decibels

1,000 decibels

5. Never improvise hearing protection by stuffing cotton, tissue, wax or other items into your ears.

True

False

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