CAOHC CAOHC - Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation Hearing Conservation Program Administration Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does the acronym TWA represent in the context of occupational noise exposure measurement?

Accepted Answer

Time-Weighted Average

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Total Weighted Average

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Threshold Warning Alert

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Total Work Assignment

Question 2

What is OSHA's action level for noise exposure that triggers mandatory hearing conservation program enrollment?

Accepted Answer

85 dBA TWA

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80 dBA TWA

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90 dBA TWA

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95 dBA TWA

Question 3

What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for noise under OSHA's General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.95)?

Accepted Answer

90 dBA TWA

Answer

85 dBA TWA

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95 dBA TWA

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100 dBA TWA

Question 4

Which OSHA standard governs occupational noise exposure requirements for general industry employers?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.95

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29 CFR 1926.52

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29 CFR 1910.134

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29 CFR 1926.101

Question 5

Within how many days of an STS determination must an employer notify the affected employee?

Accepted Answer

Within 21 days

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Within 30 days

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Within 6 months

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At the next annual review

Question 6

Which combination of elements is required for a complete OSHA-compliant hearing conservation program?

Accepted Answer

Noise monitoring, audiometric testing, HPDs, training, and recordkeeping

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Only audiometric testing and HPD distribution

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Only noise monitoring and recordkeeping

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Medical surveillance and workers' compensation administration