Which One of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Effects

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is FALSE about the effects of noise?

• A) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
• B) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.
• C) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
• D) Federal, provincial, and territorial governments set legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.