Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) 8

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The amount of noise measured is referred to as _____________

Decibel (dB)
Noise - induced hearing loss occurs in the inner ear and is a result of damage to __________

The tiny hair cells in the inner ear
The maximum amount that a hearing protector can reduce the sound reaching the ear is about _____________

35 decibels
At what noise level is hearing protection required?

85 decibels
What type of hearing loss can be corrected by surgery?

Conductive
Why are insert type ear protections more convenient?

Size, comfort, etc.
Hearing loss due to damaged hair cells in the ear is what?

Sensorineural or Noise-Induced
What is the best method of tracking an individual's hearing?

Audiograms
How is noise measured?

Decibels(dB)

Author:	clainez27
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Card Set:	Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) 8
Updated:	2013-01-21 23:10:37
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