Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) 8

  1. The amount of noise measured is referred to as _____________
    Decibel (dB)
  2. Noise - induced hearing loss occurs in the inner ear and is a result of damage to __________
    The tiny hair cells in the inner ear
  3. The maximum amount that a hearing protector can reduce the sound reaching the ear is about _____________
    35 decibels
  4. At what noise level is hearing protection required?
    85 decibels
  5. What type of hearing loss can be corrected by surgery?
    Conductive
  6. Why are insert type ear protections more convenient?
    Size, comfort, etc.
  7. Hearing loss due to damaged hair cells in the ear is what?
    Sensorineural or Noise-Induced
  8. What is the best method of tracking an individual's hearing?
    Audiograms
  9. How is noise measured?
    Decibels(dB)
Author
clainez27
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194292
Card Set
Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) 8
Description
Noise and Hearing Conservation
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