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

Question 1

What is the minimum frequency requirement for audiometric testing under OSHA's Hearing Conservation Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

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Every 3 years

Question 2

Which component of a hearing conservation program is responsible for identifying noise-hazardous areas in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Noise monitoring

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Audiometric testing

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HPD fitting

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Recordkeeping

Question 3

Under OSHA's HCP requirements, how soon after initial assignment to noise-exposed work must a baseline audiogram be obtained?

Accepted Answer

Within 6 months

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Within 1 month

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Within 3 months

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Within 12 months

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting an annual hearing conservation program review?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvements

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To update employee rosters

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To purchase new audiometric equipment

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To recertify all OHC technicians

Question 5

Under OSHA's HCP requirements, which of the following must be provided to enrolled employees at no cost to them?

Accepted Answer

Audiometric testing and hearing protection devices

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Prescription hearing aids

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Personal noise dosimeters for home use

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All medical treatments for hearing disorders

Question 6

Who bears ultimate legal responsibility for ensuring a hearing conservation program meets OSHA compliance requirements?

Accepted Answer

The employer

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The OHC technician

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NIOSH

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The supervising audiologist