CAOHC Hearing Conservation Program Administration 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Time-Weighted Average

Answer

Total Weighted Average

Answer

Threshold Warning Alert

Answer

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

Answer

80 dBA TWA

Answer

90 dBA TWA

Answer

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

Answer

95 dBA TWA

Answer

100 dBA TWA

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.95

Answer

29 CFR 1926.52

Answer

29 CFR 1910.134

Answer

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

Answer

Within 30 days

Answer

Within 6 months

Answer

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

Answer

Only audiometric testing and HPD distribution

Answer

Only noise monitoring and recordkeeping

Answer

Medical surveillance and workers' compensation administration