Safety Quiz On Hearing Conservation Program!

10 Questions | By Kiewitsafe | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1287

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Hearing conversation program is conducted to minimize the hearing loss due to noise pollution. The main objective of this program is to spread and preach knowledge about hearing loss and noise exposure. This quiz has been created to test your knowledge and make you aware of the noise control and level as well as standards. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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1.

How can you tell if a noise level is too great?
- A.
  
  The noise hurts your ears.
- B.
  
  You must shout over a short distance to be heard.
- C.
  
  You have difficulty hearing a few hours after exposure to the noise.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
2.

The intesity of noise is measured in:
- A.
  
  Amplitude
- B.
  
  Frequency
- C.
  
  Decibels
- D.
  
  Wavelength
3.

The Threshold (or Upper Limit) for what is considered a hazardous noise level is:
- A.
  
  80dB
- B.
  
  85dB
- C.
  
  90dB
- D.
  
  95dB
4.

Without hearing protection, how long can a concrete chipping operation rated at 97 decibels continue before you are overexposed?
- A.
  
  2 Hours
- B.
  
  3 Hours
- C.
  
  4 Hours
- D.
  
  5 Hours
5.

You are mowing your lawn and use your iPod/headphones to drown out the noise. By doing this, you have _____ your risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
- A.
  
  Increased
- B.
  
  Decreased
- C.
  
  Had no effect.
- D.
  
  Cancelled out.
6.

With no hearing protection, how many consecutive hours can you work in a noise level of 90dB?
- A.
  
  8 Hours
- B.
  
  6 Hours
- C.
  
  4 Hours
- D.
  
  3 Hours
7.

You have been using an impact wrench for 6 consecutive hours with no hearing protection. The impact wrench creates a noise level of 108dB. Have you been overexposed?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
8.

You are working in a noise level of 92dB, but are wearing ear plugs with a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 23dB. Can you work for 8 hours in this environment?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
9.

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) can be permanent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Which of the following earplugs are being worn correctly? A. B. C.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  All of the above.