Hearing Test

Which of these can result in Hearing Loss

• Birth Defects

• Exposure to excessive noise

• Wearing hearing protection over a long time

• The Ageing Process

• None of the above

What is the recovery time for Noise Induced Hearing Loss?

• 8 - 12 Months

• 5 Years

• Never

• There is no such thing as Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Which of the list below are common types of Hearing Protection - select all correct

• Amplifier

• Foam Ear Plugs

• Ear Defenders

• Plastic Ear Plugs

Which below could be described as an Engineered Noise Control Solution

• Travel quickly through noisy environment

• Build in sound proofing materials and barriers

• Go out side to have a break from the noise

Why would an employer conduct Hearing Tests.

• To establish a benchmark for hearing ability

• To detect any deterioration in hearing ability

• To compare hearing ability with others exposed to similar noise

• To partially repair any hearing loss since last test

What is the sound level for normal conversation

• -10 dB

• 60 dB

• 50 Hz

• 1000 dB

Is Noise Induced Hearing Loss preventable

• Yes

• No

Which of these actions should the user do before inserting a foam in-ear plug into the ear

• Immerse plugs in water

• Roll plugs into a thin smooth cylinder

• Squash plugs completely flat

• Warm the plugs up