Intro to HC/Roles & Responsibilities

Question 1

mission of the AF HCP

Answer 1

prevent noise induced hearing loss

Question 2

protects all noise-exposed personnel and air crew members

Answer 2

AF HCP

Question 3

federal regulation that governs occupational noise
sets the standard at the federal level for noise exposure

Answer 3

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95

Question 4

civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities

Answer 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 5

governs the hearing conservation for the whole DoD

Answer 5

DoDI 6055.12 Hearing Conservation Program

Question 6

primary AF regulation used for the HCP

Answer 6

AF 48-127

Question 7

two main sources of hazardous noise

Answer 7

occupational & non-occupational noise

Question 8

hazardous noise from the workplace

Answer 8

occupational noise

Question 9

hazardous noise from outside the workplace

Answer 9

non-occupational noise

Question 10

ototoxic

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poisonous to the ear

Question 11

a significant change in hearing that resolves after a period of rest

Answer 11

temporary threshold shift (TTS)

Question 12

a change in hearing that does not get better

Answer 12

permanent threshold shift (PTS)

Question 13

one of the most serious yet least mentioned consequence of hearing loss

Answer 13

social withdrawal

Question 14

sounds in the ear or head without an external source
“ringing or noises in the ear”

Answer 14

tinnitus

Question 15

increased sensitivity to sound and discomfort to moderate levels of sound

Answer 15

hyperacusis

Question 16

communication interference

Answer 16

complex communication
speech perception
physical vocal issues
safety mishaps

Question 17

job performance

Answer 17

auditory attention
intermittent & continuous noise
antisocial

Question 18

extra auditory

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biological stressor
military culture

Question 19

five elements of an effective Hearing Conservation Program

Answer 19

noise Assessment
noise Control
audiometric Monitoring
Education
Disposition
(ACMED)

Question 20

identified by BE
conduct shop noise source surveys/dosimeters

Answer 20

noise assessment

Question 21

making recommendations for engineering/administrative controls, PPE

Answer 21

noise control

Question 22

hierarchy of controls

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engineering controls
administrative controls
hearing protection devices (HPD)

Question 23

the ultimate solution to noise control

Answer 23

engineering controls

Question 24

limits the exposure time of the workers by manipulating schedules

Answer 24

administrative controls

Question 25

most commonly used control least expensive least effective

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HPD

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PH compare annual hearing test to look for threshold shift

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audiometric monitoring

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PH ensures personnel understand the risk (hazard) and know how to protect themselves

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education

Question 28

how often is PH educating about HC

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initially before exposure annually

Question 29

understanding the right thing to do with the patient and the paperwork involved

Answer 29

disposition

Question 30

overall responsibility for the HCP appoints the installation HCPM

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Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Commander

Question 31

coordinate with base-level HCPMs on fitness and risk evals complete medical referrals and document in e-health record

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flight medicine

Question 32

responsible for overall HCP procedures, program adequacy

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installation HCPM

Question 33

review problem audiograms and determine if an employee's hearing loss is work related

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Occupational Health Consultant

Question 34

assess and approves HPD uses hierarchy of controls/noise surveys/dosimetry conduct worksite visits/assessment

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BE

Question 35

review exposures determine types of test used identify trends recommend intervention

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OEHWG

Question 36

consultation source for the OEHWG/installation HCP review civilian audiology reports make recommendations for final disposition

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The Hearing Conservation Diagnostic Centers (HCDC) Hearing Conservation Centers (HCC)

Question 37

where does PH send individuals with problem audiograms

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The Hearing Conservation Diagnostic Centers (HCDC) Hearing Conservation Centers (HCC)

Question 38

ensure personnel are trained, wearing proper PPE, receive annual audiograms enforce compliance with BE recommendations

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supervisor

Question 39

must comply

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employee

Question 40

mission is to improve hearing loss prevention programs via training standardizations

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Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)

Question 41

who traditionally fills the role of Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC)

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PH

Question 42

limitations within HCP

Answer 42

audiogram interpretation specialized testing diagnosis of hearing disorders conduct noise surveys/controls