Hearing Conservation Program

Question 1

What are the responsibiliites of the Safety Officer for the Hearing Program?

Answer 1

1. Liaison with the Industrial Hygeine (IH) Department and Occupational Audiologist to condust noise measurement and exposure analysis

Question 2

How are noise hazardous areas identified?

Answer 2

1. a 10 X 10 label affixed to the door leading into the space. (NAVMED6260/2
2. A 2 X 2 label affixed on the inside of doors from the skin of the ship (NAVMED 6260/2A

Question 3

What is Noise Abatement?

Answer 3

Reduction of noise at the source must be explored first before implementing other methods of hearing loss prevention

Question 4

What are the 3 types of hearing tests and their form numbers?

Answer 4

1. Reference Hearing Test (DD2215)
2. Annual Hearing Test (DD216)
3. Termination Hearing Test (DD2215)

Question 5

What are the noise levels for single and double hearing protection?

Answer 5

1. Less than or equal to 84 dBA (no hearing protection)
2. Equal to 85 dBA or greater, but less than 96 dBA requires single protection
3. Equal to 96 dBA or greater requires double protection

Question 6

Describe the identification of noise hazardous areas?

Answer 6

1. Noise levels equal to 85dba or greater (continous or intermittient)
2. 140 dBp peak sound level of impact or impulse noise
3. Resurvey after 30 days

Question 7

How long are records of noise measurement kept?

Answer 7

50 years

Question 8

When should members receive their Inital Audio exam?

Answer 8

All personnel entering into the Naval Service shall receive a baseline audiogram

Question 9

What is an STS?

Answer 9

Significant Threshold Shift

1. Positive STS is poorer hearing
2. Negative STS is better hearing

Question 10

What is the protocol for a postivie STS?

Answer 10

Member should be retested after 14 hours noise free environment

Question 11

What are some administrative controls for the hearing program?

Answer 11

1. Limiting times of exposure
2. Perosnal Hearing Protection
3. Labeling

Question 12

What are the different types of ear plugs?

Answer 12

A. Disposable

1. Single Flange
2. Double Flange
3. Triple Flange

B. Straightaway Muffs
C. Circumaural Muffs