Hearing Conservation

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Across
  1. 2. ________ children's hearing is affected by loud noises.
  2. 3. Hearing Conservation Program training must be done annually.
  3. 7. __________ noise can affect your hearing.
  4. 11. Ear _______ are an effective method of reducing noise levels.
  5. 13. Employees may opt out of the _________ testing program.
  6. 14. ______ hearing protection must be worn when employees are exposed to noise above 105 decibels in an 8 hour time weighted average.
  7. 15. The purpose of hearing ______ is to reduce decibel levels.
  8. 16. _______ are more prone to hearing loss.
  9. 18. Employees must provide two types of each.
  10. 19. Factors that affect your hearing are your age and the ______ of exposure to a sound.
Down
  1. 1. Your inner ear cannot be _________ repaired.
  2. 4. Hearing protection is ______ at or above 90 dB in an 8-hour time weighted average.
  3. 5. Employee ______ in the Hearing Conservation Program is required when exposed to 85 decibels for an 8-hour time weighted average.
  4. 6. ________ affects everyone's hearing differently.
  5. 8. Audiometric testing as required when an employee is enrolled in a Hearing Conservation Program, must be performed ___________.
  6. 9. You will know that your earplugs are ______ correctly by placing your hand over your ear and the level of noise you hear is not affected.
  7. 10. Hearing ____ can lead to withdrawal from society.
  8. 12. Keeping the _________ closed in a vehicle will reduce noise levels.
  9. 15. Ear plugs should be worn ______ for the best results.
  10. 17. A _____ noise will affect your hearing more than a soft one.