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Intro to HC/Roles & Responsibilities Flashcards

1
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mission of the AF HCP

A

prevent noise induced hearing loss

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2
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protects all noise-exposed personnel and air crew members

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AF HCP

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3
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federal regulation that governs occupational noise
sets the standard at the federal level for noise exposure

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95

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4
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civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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5
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governs the hearing conservation for the whole DoD

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DoDI 6055.12 Hearing Conservation Program

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6
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primary AF regulation used for the HCP

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AF 48-127

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7
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two main sources of hazardous noise

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occupational & non-occupational noise

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8
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hazardous noise from the workplace

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occupational noise

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9
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hazardous noise from outside the workplace

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non-occupational noise

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10
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ototoxic

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poisonous to the ear

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11
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a significant change in hearing that resolves after a period of rest

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temporary threshold shift (TTS)

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12
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a change in hearing that does not get better

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permanent threshold shift (PTS)

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13
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one of the most serious yet least mentioned consequence of hearing loss

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social withdrawal

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14
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sounds in the ear or head without an external source
“ringing or noises in the ear”

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tinnitus

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15
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increased sensitivity to sound and discomfort to moderate levels of sound

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hyperacusis

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16
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communication interference

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complex communication
speech perception
physical vocal issues
safety mishaps

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17
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job performance

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auditory attention
intermittent & continuous noise
antisocial

18
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extra auditory

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biological stressor
military culture

19
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five elements of an effective Hearing Conservation Program

A

noise Assessment
noise Control
audiometric Monitoring
Education
Disposition
(ACMED)

20
Q

identified by BE
conduct shop noise source surveys/dosimeters

A

noise assessment

21
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making recommendations for engineering/administrative controls, PPE

A

noise control

22
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hierarchy of controls

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engineering controls
administrative controls
hearing protection devices (HPD)

23
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the ultimate solution to noise control

A

engineering controls

24
Q

limits the exposure time of the workers by manipulating schedules

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administrative controls

25
Q

most commonly used control
least expensive
least effective

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HPD

26
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PH compare annual hearing test to look for threshold shift

A

audiometric monitoring

27
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PH ensures personnel understand the risk (hazard) and know how to protect themselves

A

education

28
Q

how often is PH educating about HC

A

initially
before exposure
annually

29
Q

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

A

disposition

30
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overall responsibility for the HCP
appoints the installation HCPM

A

Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Commander

31
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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

32
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responsible for overall HCP procedures, program adequacy

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installation HCPM

33
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review problem audiograms and determine if an employee’s hearing loss is work related

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Occupational Health Consultant

34
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assess and approves HPD
uses hierarchy of controls/noise surveys/dosimetry
conduct worksite visits/assessment

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BE

35
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review exposures
determine types of test used
identify trends
recommend intervention

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OEHWG

36
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consultation source for the OEHWG/installation HCP
review civilian audiology reports
make recommendations for final disposition

A

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

37
Q

where does PH send individuals with problem audiograms

A

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

38
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ensure personnel are trained, wearing proper PPE, receive annual audiograms
enforce compliance with BE recommendations

A

supervisor

39
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must comply

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employee

40
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mission is to improve hearing loss prevention programs via training standardizations

A

Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)

41
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who traditionally fills the role of Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC)

A

PH

42
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limitations within HCP

A

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

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