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HS&E Operatives practice question: Noise and vibration (5 of 7)

B. Occupational health A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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You use noisy tools every day, and your employer sends you for regular hearing checks.

Why?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. To check you are not using your phone at work
  2. B. So you don't need to wear hearing protection
  3. C. Because everyone over 40 must have them
  4. D. To spot early signs of hearing damage
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Hearing checks are about your health, not your phone.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Checks don't protect your hearing. You still need hearing protection.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Checks are needed because of the noise you work in, not your age.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says health surveillance (hearing checks) must be provided for workers regularly exposed above 85 dB. It helps catch damage early, so action can be taken.

Explanation

Workers regularly exposed to high noise or vibration get health surveillance. It spots early signs of damage, so go to your checks and report symptoms.

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