INTRODUCTION TO HEARING
CONSERVATION EXAM
HCP - Answer-hearing conservation program
is to prevent noise induced hearing loss. - Answer-The mission of the AF HCP
all noise-exposed personnel and air crew members - Answer-The AF HCP protects
Federal: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
Department of Defense, DODI 6055.12 Hearing Conservation Program
Air Force: AFI 48-127, Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation Program - Answer-Directives
is the federal regulation that governs occupational noise. It sets the standard at the federal level for
noise exposure. - Answer-Federal: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public
life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general
public. - Answer-The Americans with Disabilities Act
, Occupational Noise
Non-Occupational Noise - Answer-Sources of Noise
are the two main sources of hazardous noise. - Answer-Occupational and Non-Occupational noise
A wide variety of noise sources may exist in the workplace which includes noise from machines, factory
equipment, weapon explosions, weapon systems and also hazardous workplace processes when repairs
are conducted on equipment, continuous manufacturing, and carpentry. - Answer-Occupational Noise
Also known as recreational noise can come from sources such as motorcycles, music, hunting, wood-
working, lawn equipment, etc. - Answer-Non-Occupational Noise
which is hearing loss that develops over time after repeated exposures to loud non-occupational noise. -
Answer-Sociocusis
True - Answer-Rarely does an employee sustain immediate permanent hearing loss unless exposed to a
very loud event or explosion.
True - Answer-Several industrial agents and medications are considered ototoxic or poisonous to the
ear.
hazardous noise because they can accelerate hearing loss. - Answer-These agents, which include heavy
metals, organic solvents and asphyxiants like carbon monoxide, can become problematic when
combined with?
Temporary Threshold Shift (TTS)
Permanent Threshold Shift (PTS)
Social Withdrawal
CONSERVATION EXAM
HCP - Answer-hearing conservation program
is to prevent noise induced hearing loss. - Answer-The mission of the AF HCP
all noise-exposed personnel and air crew members - Answer-The AF HCP protects
Federal: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
Department of Defense, DODI 6055.12 Hearing Conservation Program
Air Force: AFI 48-127, Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation Program - Answer-Directives
is the federal regulation that governs occupational noise. It sets the standard at the federal level for
noise exposure. - Answer-Federal: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public
life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general
public. - Answer-The Americans with Disabilities Act
, Occupational Noise
Non-Occupational Noise - Answer-Sources of Noise
are the two main sources of hazardous noise. - Answer-Occupational and Non-Occupational noise
A wide variety of noise sources may exist in the workplace which includes noise from machines, factory
equipment, weapon explosions, weapon systems and also hazardous workplace processes when repairs
are conducted on equipment, continuous manufacturing, and carpentry. - Answer-Occupational Noise
Also known as recreational noise can come from sources such as motorcycles, music, hunting, wood-
working, lawn equipment, etc. - Answer-Non-Occupational Noise
which is hearing loss that develops over time after repeated exposures to loud non-occupational noise. -
Answer-Sociocusis
True - Answer-Rarely does an employee sustain immediate permanent hearing loss unless exposed to a
very loud event or explosion.
True - Answer-Several industrial agents and medications are considered ototoxic or poisonous to the
ear.
hazardous noise because they can accelerate hearing loss. - Answer-These agents, which include heavy
metals, organic solvents and asphyxiants like carbon monoxide, can become problematic when
combined with?
Temporary Threshold Shift (TTS)
Permanent Threshold Shift (PTS)
Social Withdrawal
