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Your workers use breakers and are regularly exposed to noise above 85 dB(A).

What must you provide?

Choose one answer.

A. Ear defenders, but only for the most senior workers
B. Hearing protection and hearing checks
C. Only a sign telling workers the area is noisy
D. Nothing, unless a worker complains about their hearing

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Answer: B

A. Wrong: Wrong. Everyone exposed needs protection.
B. Right: Right. HSE says at 85 dB(A) employers must provide hearing protection and hearing protection zones, and workers regularly exposed above it need health surveillance.
C. Wrong: Wrong. A sign alone doesn't protect hearing.
D. Wrong: Wrong. Hearing damage is gradual. Health surveillance finds it early.

Explanation

At 85 dB(A) and above, provide hearing protection, mark hearing protection zones and arrange hearing checks.

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