OSHA: Hearing Conservation Program
Questions With Correct Solutions
Which statement is backed by studies of employees who are properly protected in a
Hearing Conservation Program? CORRECT ANSWERS They generally feel better,
have more energy, and have a more positive attitude
What is the purpose of an audiometric evaluation? CORRECT ANSWERS To check
your response to tones of different frequencies in each ear
Which of the following are warnings that a shift has occurred in your hearing?
CORRECT ANSWERS -A constant ringing in the ear called tinnitus
-Muffled sounds
-Difficulty understanding speech
Which of the following is a rule of thumb that can indicate when hearing protection is
required? CORRECT ANSWERS If you have to raise your voice to be heard by
someone less than two feet away
What can you do today that will protect your hearing? CORRECT ANSWERS -
Understand the effects noise has on the ear
-Utilize engineering controls and adhering to warning signs such as tinnitus
-Always wear ear protection in high noise environments
Which of the following are ways you can eliminate or mitigate hazardous noise?
CORRECT ANSWERS -Find an alternate means of doing the job
-Maintain a safe distance from the noise source
-Reduce the noise to a safe level with engineering controls
Which of the following are examples of engineering controls to reduce the exposure to
dangerous noise levels? CORRECT ANSWERS -Use mufflers on tools and machinery
-Move noisy machinery to an area of the plant away from the employees
-Use sound absorbing material
Which of the following are examples of personal hearing protection CORRECT
ANSWERS -Earplugs
-Earmuffs
If a shift of an average of _______ decibels or more occurs in your hearing at 2000,
3000, or 4000 _______, further testing may be required to determine of the results are
temporary or permanent CORRECT ANSWERS 10, hertz
Questions With Correct Solutions
Which statement is backed by studies of employees who are properly protected in a
Hearing Conservation Program? CORRECT ANSWERS They generally feel better,
have more energy, and have a more positive attitude
What is the purpose of an audiometric evaluation? CORRECT ANSWERS To check
your response to tones of different frequencies in each ear
Which of the following are warnings that a shift has occurred in your hearing?
CORRECT ANSWERS -A constant ringing in the ear called tinnitus
-Muffled sounds
-Difficulty understanding speech
Which of the following is a rule of thumb that can indicate when hearing protection is
required? CORRECT ANSWERS If you have to raise your voice to be heard by
someone less than two feet away
What can you do today that will protect your hearing? CORRECT ANSWERS -
Understand the effects noise has on the ear
-Utilize engineering controls and adhering to warning signs such as tinnitus
-Always wear ear protection in high noise environments
Which of the following are ways you can eliminate or mitigate hazardous noise?
CORRECT ANSWERS -Find an alternate means of doing the job
-Maintain a safe distance from the noise source
-Reduce the noise to a safe level with engineering controls
Which of the following are examples of engineering controls to reduce the exposure to
dangerous noise levels? CORRECT ANSWERS -Use mufflers on tools and machinery
-Move noisy machinery to an area of the plant away from the employees
-Use sound absorbing material
Which of the following are examples of personal hearing protection CORRECT
ANSWERS -Earplugs
-Earmuffs
If a shift of an average of _______ decibels or more occurs in your hearing at 2000,
3000, or 4000 _______, further testing may be required to determine of the results are
temporary or permanent CORRECT ANSWERS 10, hertz
