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What are some of the physical hazards that workers experience in their environments?
What are some of the physical hazards that workers experience in their environments?
- Noise, extremes of temperature, inadequate illumination, radiation, and vibration (correct)
- Noise, inadequate ventilation, ergonomic strain, radiation, and vibration
- Noise, chemical exposure, inadequate illumination, radiation, and vibration
- Noise, extremes of temperature, inadequate ventilation, radiation, and ergonomic strain
What factors contribute to noise-induced illnesses in the work environment?
What factors contribute to noise-induced illnesses in the work environment?
- Type of noise, duration of exposure, and workplace size
- Intensity, duration of exposure, and type of noise (correct)
- Intensity, frequency, and workplace size
- Pitch, frequency, and duration of exposure
What is the range of permissible noise exposures for 8 hours in the Philippines?
What is the range of permissible noise exposures for 8 hours in the Philippines?
- 90 dB (correct)
- 95 dB
- 105 dB
- 100 dB
How does the duration of exposure to loud sounds affect the risk for hearing impairment?
How does the duration of exposure to loud sounds affect the risk for hearing impairment?
What effect can very loud sounds such as blasts have on the ear?
What effect can very loud sounds such as blasts have on the ear?