SafetyQuestion 389 of 690
On a job site where workers are exposed to high noise levels for extended periods, the employer should:
a.Tell workers to get used to the noise over time
b.Provide hearing protection and implement a hearing conservation program when noise exposure exceeds permissible limits
c.Provide hearing protection only to office staff
d.Take no action because noise is not a recognized hazard
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires employers to control occupational noise exposure. When exposures exceed action levels, employers must provide hearing protection and implement a hearing conservation program including monitoring and audiometric testing.
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