Which One of the Following Statements About the Effects of Noise

question 63

Multiple Choice

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

• 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)OSHA sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.

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