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Noise and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the decibel level of a normal conversation?

a)

60 decibels

b)

90 decibels

c)

120 decibels

d)

80 decibels

2.

According to the regulations, what is the maximum safe exposure limit to noise in decibels?

a)

80 decibels

b)

85 decibels

c)

87 decibels

d)

90 decibels

3.

What must employers provide if the daily or weekly average exposure to noise is 85 decibels?

a)

Ear plugs

b)

Hearing protection

c)

Safety goggles

d)

Respirators

4.

What are carcinogens?

a)

Substances that cause genetic mutation

b)

Substances that cause cancer

c)

Substances that cause allergies

d)

Substances that cause infections

5.

What must be reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)?

a)

Only deaths

b)

Only occupational diseases

c)

All workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences

d)

Only gas incidents

6.

What is the decibel level of a working lawn mower?

a)

60 decibels

b)

90 decibels

c)

120 decibels

d)

100 decibels

7.

What is the purpose of reporting accidents to the HSE?

a)

To punish the workers

b)

To identify ways of preventing future accidents

c)

To increase insurance premiums

d)

To close the workplace

8.

What are mutagens?

a)

Agents that cause infections

b)

Agents that cause genetic mutation

c)

Agents that cause allergies

d)

Agents that cause cancer

9.

What is the decibel level of a loud rock concert?

a)

60 decibels

b)

90 decibels

c)

120 decibels

d)

100 decibels

10.

What should be done if the daily or weekly average exposure to noise is 80 decibels?

a)

Provide hearing protection

b)

Provide information and training

c)

Provide safety goggles

d)

Provide respirators