Noise In The Workplace

1. What do Bill Clinton, Pete Townsend of the Who and racecar driver Al Unser have in common:

They all attended Woodstock

They all wear heaing aids due to hearing loss

They've all appeared in the National Enquirer

They have all written books

They all wear hearing aids.

Explanation

They all wear hearing aids.

2. Whenever possible, employers should try to reduce noise exposure in the workplace. As a general rule, how do you know if the noise level in any situation is too loud?

If it's impossible to hear a phone ring over the noise

If your neighbours complain

If you have to shout to be heard over the noise

If the police arrive at your door

If you have to shoud to be heard over the noise, the noise level is too loud. At a workplace, employers are responsible for making sure the workers are not exposed to noise that excees the Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and 85 dBA.

Explanation

If you have to shoud to be heard over the noise, the noise level is too loud. At a workplace, employers are responsible for making sure the workers are not exposed to noise that excees the Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and 85 dBA.

3. Which is louder:

A rock concert

A fire alarm

A chainsaw

A leaf blower

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dBA). Rock concerts are measured in 110-140 dBAm, fire alarms at 100-110 dBA, chainsaws at 100-110 dBA, and leaf blowers at 85-90 dBA.

The rock concert wins!!

Explanation

Noise levels are measured in decibels (dBA). Rock concerts are measured in 110-140 dBAm, fire alarms at 100-110 dBA, chainsaws at 100-110 dBA, and leaf blowers at 85-90 dBA.

The rock concert wins!!

4. If workplace noise cannot be avoided, it's important to wear effective hearing protection. Which of the following does NOT offer effective hearing protection?

Expandable foam plugs

Canal caps

Cotton balls

Earmuffs

Cotton balls do not provide effective hearing protection.

Explanation

Cotton balls do not provide effective hearing protection.

5. On the job, there are several approaches that employers can take to address noise issues. Which one of the following is NOT and accepted method?

Replacing noisy equipment with quieter versions

Modifying equipment so it generates less noise

Isolating noisy equipment in separate areas or rooms

Waiting for workers to get used to the noise

Waiting for workers to get used to the noise is not an accepted method for addressing noise issues in the workplace. This approach does not address the root cause of the noise problem and can lead to long-term negative effects on workers' health and well-being. It is important for employers to take proactive measures such as replacing or modifying equipment, as well as isolating noisy equipment in separate areas or rooms, to minimize noise levels and create a safe and comfortable working environment.

Explanation

Waiting for workers to get used to the noise is not an accepted method for addressing noise issues in the workplace. This approach does not address the root cause of the noise problem and can lead to long-term negative effects on workers' health and well-being. It is important for employers to take proactive measures such as replacing or modifying equipment, as well as isolating noisy equipment in separate areas or rooms, to minimize noise levels and create a safe and comfortable working environment.

6. Long before hearing loss occurs, exposure to high levels of noise can result in other physical symptoms, including:

Increases in blood pressure and heart rate

Changes to hormone and blood cholesterol levels

Exhaustion

All of the above

All of the following can come from high levels of noise: increases in blood pressure and heart rate, changes to hormone and blood cholesterol levels, and exhaustion.

Explanation

All of the following can come from high levels of noise: increases in blood pressure and heart rate, changes to hormone and blood cholesterol levels, and exhaustion.

7. One of the first signs of hearing loss is:

Ringing in the ears

Pain or discomfort in the ears

Britney Spears sounds good

Difficulty hearing music

Tinnitus is commonly referred to as 'ringing in the ears'. This condition is often accompanied by hearing loss when damage to the ears has first occurred.

Explanation

Tinnitus is commonly referred to as 'ringing in the ears'. This condition is often accompanied by hearing loss when damage to the ears has first occurred.

8. Once hearing loss has been diagnosed, the next step is to:

Begin on medications to address the problem

Learn sign language

Protect the hearing you have left at work and at home

Nothing, there is no way to repair damage or prevent future damage

You should protect the hearing you have left at work and at home.

Explanation

You should protect the hearing you have left at work and at home.

9. Most people lose their hearing slowly. On average, noticeable loss of hearing can take:

2-5 years

5-10 years

10-15 years

15-20 years

Most people lose their hearing slowly. Since loud noise does not cause pain until it reaches very high levels, most people do not recognize noise is damaging until after the fact. Regular and repeated noise exposure damages the ear cells and eventually result in noticeable loss of hearing.

Explanation

Most people lose their hearing slowly. Since loud noise does not cause pain until it reaches very high levels, most people do not recognize noise is damaging until after the fact. Regular and repeated noise exposure damages the ear cells and eventually result in noticeable loss of hearing.

10. The reason that people often does not recognize hearing loss until it has progressed is because:

They automatically compensate by reading lips

They simply increases the volume of their radios and televisions

They tend to ignore people anyway

They did not hear well to begin with

People with hearing loss automatically compensate by reading lips.

Explanation

People with hearing loss automatically compensate by reading lips.