Hearing protection

As decibels (dB) increase, loudness:

• Rises quickly

• Drops quickly

• Stays the same

Hearing protection should:

• Be worn only on the job

• Always be removed once you get used to the noise

• Be worn whenever it is needed to block loud noises

Which Of The Following Strategies Is Best To Protect Employees From Workplace Hearing Loss?

• Eliminate the source of the noise

• Eliminate exposure to the source of the noise

• Place a barrier between the source and the employee

• Wear approved noise protection devices

Which of the following is a long-term, negative result of exposure to loud noise?

• Accidents and injuries at work due to one's inability to hear warning signals

• Psychological and physical stress

• Interrupted concentration and communication

• All of the above

Continuous exposure to noise levels at ____ decibels (dB) or above can cause hearing loss

• 80

• 90

• 85

• 95