Unit 4: Hearing Conservation Program Flashcards
List three important elements relating to sound?
Intensity, duration, and distance
What frequencies are most important to the HCP?
500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 6000 Hz
What are the two major sensory functions of the ear?
Hearing and equilibrium
After the auricle or pinna collects sound waves, where are they funneled?
The external auditory canal
In what part of the ear are the ossicles located?
Middle ear
What part of the basilar membrane is sensitive to high frequency sounds?
the bottom or base of the cochlea
Who is responsible for the formal education of personnel?
PH flight
Who conducts noise assessments?
BE
Fitting HPDs, performing audiometric testing/monitoring, educating noise-exposed personnel, monitoring program effectiveness, and monitoring patient no-show rates
areas of responsibility of PH
How is initial certification for a USAF Hearing Conservationist accomplished by the 4E?
Attending Hearing Conservation or PH Apprentice Course at USAFSAM
Who determines the best course of action for workers based on the results of audiometry?
Joint decision with health care provider and PH
What is included in monitoring the overall effectiveness of the HCP?
Annual Trend Analysis including test compliance, TTS rates, PTS rates and no-show rates
What is the purpose of AFOSH STD 48–20?
To outline assigned responsibilities and give guidance on how to conduct the HCP
What does DOEHRS-HC analyze?
Test results, and determines whether a significant hearing loss exists or if changes in hearing have occurred
Who conducts annual training?
Shop supervisors’ conduct annual training for their workers; PH conducts annual training for the supervisors
What is the intent of the reference audiogram?
To establish a baseline audiogram, used to compare with subsequent audiograms to determine if hearing loss has occurred
Below what noise level is considered noise free?
72 dB
What additional evaluation must individuals undergo if their test results exceed those of an H–1 profile?
A fitness and risk evaluation