CAOHC Federal Regulations and Standards 2

Question 1

At what 8-hour TWA noise exposure level must an employer implement a hearing conservation program under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA

Answer

90 dBA

Answer

80 dBA

Answer

95 dBA

Question 2

What exchange rate does OSHA use for calculating noise dose?

Accepted Answer

5 dB doubling rate

Answer

3 dB doubling rate

Answer

10 dB doubling rate

Answer

No exchange rate is applied

Question 3

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses occupational noise exposure in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.95

Answer

29 CFR 1926.52

Answer

29 CFR 1904.10

Answer

29 CFR 1910.1000

Question 4

Under OSHA, how must hearing loss be recorded on the OSHA 300 Log?

Accepted Answer

When an STS is confirmed and the average hearing level at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz reaches 25 dB or more

Answer

Any time an employee reports difficulty hearing

Answer

Whenever an STS occurs regardless of overall hearing level

Answer

Only when hearing loss results in lost workdays

Question 5

What is the maximum permissible exposure limit for noise under OSHA for an 8-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA TWA

Answer

85 dBA TWA

Answer

95 dBA TWA

Answer

100 dBA TWA

Question 6

Which federal agency publishes recommended exposure limits for noise that differ from OSHA PEL?

Accepted Answer

NIOSH

Answer

EPA

Answer

MSHA

Answer

FDA