OSHA PEL and Action Level Certification

What is the OSHA PEL for noise?

• 85 dBA

• 90 dBA

• 95 dBA

• 100 dBA

What is the Action Level for noise?

• 85 dBA

• 90 dBA

• 95 dBA

• 100 dBA

OSHA's PEL is the average noise level over a ______ hour time period.

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 12

For every 5 dB increase in noise, the exposure should be halved from the 90 dBA over 8 hour period. What should the noise exposure be for 100 dBA?

• 6

• 10

• 4

• 2

Which of these is a way to respond to action level for noise? (Check all that apply)

• Noise Monitoring

• Implementing a Hearing Conservation Program

• Employee Training and Education

• Recordkeeping