CAOHC Federal Regulations and Standards 3

Question 1

Under OSHA, what is the maximum noise exposure allowed for a 2-hour duration?

Accepted Answer

100 dBA

Answer

95 dBA

Answer

105 dBA

Answer

110 dBA

Question 2

What does OSHA require employers to provide regarding hearing protectors for employees at or above the action level?

Accepted Answer

A variety of suitable hearing protectors at no cost

Answer

Only one type of hearing protector approved by OSHA

Answer

Hearing protectors only if the employee requests them

Answer

Hearing protectors only after an STS has been confirmed

Question 3

How long must employers retain audiometric test records under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

For the duration of employment of the affected employee

Answer

5 years from the date of the test

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10 years from the date of the test

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30 years after the employee leaves the company

Question 4

What training topics must be covered annually for employees in an OSHA hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

Effects of noise on hearing, purpose and types of hearing protectors, and purpose of audiometric testing

Answer

Only proper hearing protector insertion techniques

Answer

Audiometer calibration procedures and booth maintenance

Answer

OSHA citation history and fine amounts

Question 5

Which OSHA appendix provides methods for estimating hearing protector attenuation using the NRR?

Accepted Answer

Appendix B

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Appendix A

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Appendix D

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Appendix F

Question 6

What is the OSHA ceiling limit for impulse or impact noise?

Accepted Answer

140 dB peak SPL

Answer

115 dBA

Answer

130 dB peak SPL

Answer

150 dB peak SPL