Noise at Work Quiz

What year were the Noise at Work Regulations established?

• 2000

• 1995

• 2010

• 2005

What is a sign that you might be at risk from noise at work?

• You need to shout to be heard 2m away

• You can hear a pin drop

• You can hear whispers clearly

• You feel relaxed after work

What might indicate a problem with noise exposure at work?

• Feeling sleepy after work

• Eyes watering after work

• Feeling hungry after work

• Ears ringing after leaving work

What unit is used to measure noise?

• Decibels

• Watts

• Lumens

• Hertz

What is the noise level range for grinding on a pedestal grinder?

• 95-100 dB

• 100-105 dB

• 90-95 dB

• 80-85 dB

Which activity has a noise level range of 95-100 dB?

• Grinding on a Pedestal Grinder

• Guillotining

• Hammering Steel

• Fabrication Shop

How much does the noise level increase when the decibel level is increased by 3 dB?

• It increases by 50%

• It triples

• It remains the same

• It doubles

Which of the following factors does NOT affect damage to hearing?

• Level of noise

• Color of noise

• Nature of noise

• Duration of exposure

Our hearing is not responsive to all:

• Textures

• Colors

• Frequencies

• Temperatures

What is the daily or weekly average exposure limit for lower exposure action values according to employers' legal duty?

• 70dB

• 80dB

• 85dB

• 90dB