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Rehabilitation Services
10201 SE Main, Suite 4
Portland, OR 97216
503-251-6350
Fax 503- -251-6846
Adventist Medical Center
HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
TRAINING TEST
NAME:____________________________________DATE:_____________
(Fill in the blank)
Hearing Conservation Program
The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program whenever
employee noise exposure levels equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA)
of ________ dBA, or, equivalently, a dose of 50%.
Effects of Noise on Hearing
Noise-induced hearing loss typically begins with a drop in hearing levels at the higher frequencies of
_______________ to ______________ Hz.
Loud noise can also cause other _____________ ______________, such as tinnitus (ringing in the
ears), fatigue, annoyance, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and decreased work efficiency.
Audiometric Testing
Audiometric testing is a means of determining your _____________ ____________ and to monitor
the effectiveness of the hearing conservation program.
Hearing Protection
Effective hearing protection serves to protect the ______________ ear from noise.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hearing Protectors
Ear ___________ are small, easily carried, are more difficult to fit and can get dirty while Ear
________ are more expensive and bulky.
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