CAOHC Recordkeeping and Program Management 2

Question 1

Which records must an employer maintain as part of the OSHA hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

Noise exposure measurements, audiometric test results, and audiometer calibration records

Answer

Only annual audiometric test results

Answer

Hearing protector purchase receipts only

Answer

Training attendance sheets but not test results

Question 2

What is the role of the program administrator in a hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate all program elements including monitoring, testing, training, protector provision, and recordkeeping

Answer

To personally perform all audiometric tests

Answer

To design and manufacture hearing protection devices

Answer

To conduct engineering noise control studies exclusively

Question 3

How should an employer evaluate the effectiveness of their hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

By tracking STS rates, comparing them to industry benchmarks, and analyzing trends over time

Answer

By counting hearing protectors distributed annually

Answer

By measuring noise levels once every five years

Answer

By surveying employees about job satisfaction

Question 4

What information must be included on the OSHA 300 Log when recording a hearing loss case?

Accepted Answer

Employee name, job title, date of injury, location, and classification as hearing loss

Answer

Only the employee name and the STS date

Answer

A complete copy of all audiometric test results

Answer

The hearing protector type and NRR used

Question 5

How long must noise exposure measurement records be retained under OSHA?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 years

Answer

At least 5 years

Answer

For the duration of employment

Answer

30 years after last exposure

Question 6

What is the purpose of the annual program audit in hearing conservation?

Accepted Answer

To systematically review all program components for compliance and effectiveness

Answer

To determine which employees should be removed from the program

Answer

To calculate the total program cost for the fiscal year

Answer

To test the audiometric booth ambient noise levels only