FREE CAOHC OSHA Noise Standard Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for occupational noise as specified in 29 CFR 1910.95?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA TWA over an 8-hour workday

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85 dBA TWA over an 8-hour workday

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95 dBA TWA over an 8-hour workday

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80 dBA TWA over an 8-hour workday

Question 2

At what noise level does OSHA require employers to implement a hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA TWA (action level)

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90 dBA TWA

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80 dBA TWA

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95 dBA TWA

Question 3

What exchange rate does OSHA use for calculating noise dose?

Accepted Answer

5 dB exchange rate (doubling rate)

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3 dB exchange rate

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10 dB exchange rate

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2 dB exchange rate

Question 4

What is the maximum permissible exposure time for continuous noise at 100 dBA under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

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4 hours

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1 hour

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8 hours

Question 5

Under OSHA's hearing conservation amendment, how soon must a baseline audiogram be obtained for a new employee exposed at or above the action level?

Accepted Answer

Within 6 months of first exposure (or within 1 year if a mobile test van is used)

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Within 30 days of hire

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Before the first day of work

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Within 2 years of first exposure

Question 6

What is OSHA's definition of a Standard Threshold Shift (STS)?

Accepted Answer

An average change of 10 dB or more at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz in either ear

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Any change of 5 dB at any frequency

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A 15 dB change at 4000 Hz only

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An average change of 25 dB across all frequencies