Federal and Military Regulations

Question 1

a rule or order that has force of law

Answer 1

regulation

Question 2

requirements often taking the form of guidelines developed by a consensus group

Answer 2

standard

Question 3

a directive placed by a government that must be complied within order to mean with legal boundaries

Answer 3

legislation

Question 4

published by the AF in 1949
did not issue specific maximum noise exposure levels until after WWII in 1955

Answer 4

First Governmental Noise Standard

Question 5

first civilian noise standard (1969)

Answer 5

Walsh-Healy Noise Act

Question 6

makes regulations and enforces them
assure safe and healthy working conditions

Answer 6

OSHA

Question 7

research and develops recommendations/standards for hearing conservation

Answer 7

NIOSH

Question 8

established in 1972 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 8

The Noise Control Act

Question 9

(1975) AF published its first comprehensive regulation

Answer 9

AFR 161-35

Question 10

DoD regulation applies to Tri-service secretariat level
provides basic suggestions
service-specific regulations cannot be less stringent

Answer 10

DoDI 6055.12 (DoD HCP)

Question 11

defines required SOH metrics as PTS rate for DoD personnel

Answer 11

DoDI 6055.1, Safety & Occupational Health Program

Question 12

implements OSHA reporting requirements for DoD, including injury/illness

Answer 12

DoDI 6055.7, Accident Investigation, Reporting and Record Keeping

Question 13

provides maximum noise limits
all equipment should emit the lowest feasible noise level

Answer 13

Mil-STD 1474, Acquistino and Design Criteria for Noise

Question 14

service specific regulation

Answer 14

ALL prevent hearing loss, ensure readiness and fitness for duty

Question 15

primary regulation for the AF HCP

Answer 15

AFI 48-127

Question 16

establishes responsibilities for noise eval and control
regulates noise exposure limits
provide guidance for assessment, fitting and care of hearing protective devices

Answer 16

AFI 48-127

Question 17

goal of the AFI 48-127

Answer 17

reduce/eliminate hazardous noise exposure while enhancing combat and operational capabilities

Question 18

states all programs must limit noise exposure

Answer 18

Title 29 CFR Section 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure

Question 19

who regulates noise monitoring

Answer 19

BE

Question 20

who regulates audiometric monitoring, hearing protection, training/education, record keeping

Answer 20

PH

Question 21

can implement specific regulations but must be equal to or more stringent than Federal regulations

Answer 21

state and local regulations