What is the threshold decibel level above which noise exposure may cause hearing loss?

• 80 dB

• 90 dB

• 60 dB

• 70 dB

According to the CDC, what percentage of U.S. adults with hearing damage do not work in noisy jobs?

• Around 65%

• Less than 40%

• About 75%

• More than 50%

What is the estimated annual cost for workers' compensation due to hearing loss disability?

• $242 million

• $300 million

• $150 million

• $500 million

What does NIOSH estimate the cost of first-year hearing loss treatment will be by 2030?

• $40 billion

• $51 billion

• $60 billion

• $70 billion

What percentage of teenagers and young adults are exposed to unsafe sound levels from personal audio devices according to WHO?

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

• 40%

What average noise level is produced by listening to music at 100% volume through standard earbuds?

• 97 dB

• 90 dB

• 85 dB

• 100 dB

What is the average noise level in high-intensity fitness classes?

• 95 dBA

• 100 dBA

• 85 dBA

• 93.1 dBA

What noise level do grass trimmers typically reach?

• 85.0 dBA

• 105 dBA

• 98.0 dBA

• 90.0 dBA

What is one recommended method to reduce noise levels from landscaping tools?

• Implementing engineering controls

• Using them less frequently

• Only operating them indoors

• Wearing earplugs

What role do safety professionals play in preventing noise-induced hearing loss?

• Monitoring employee conversations

• Enforcing silence in the workplace

• Providing financial compensation

• Establishing hearing conservation programs