Hearing Conservation
What is the term we use for unwanted sound?
Noise
What measurement is used for sound?
Decibels (dB)
What is the Ladder Ratio to know that you can safely climb a ladder.
4-1. Every 4ft of ladder height, the base should be 1 foot away from the wall or surface.
What was the most purchased Hand Gun in 2024
1. Sig Sauer P3635
2. Sig Sauer P320
3. Glock G19
4. Ruger American
List the category for the two most common types of hearing protectors.
Earmuffs
Earplugs
Name two advantages OR two disadvantages of wearing earplugs.
Advantages:
Small and easily carried, Can be easily used with glasses, More comfortable in hot weather
Disadvantages:
Can require more time to fit them in the ear, Hard to insert and remove, May irritate the ear canal, Easily misplaced, More difficult to monitor usage
Name the Main Pillar of the HSE Program for 2025
Stop Work Authority
Who did the Toronto Blue Jays Destroy in the MLB Playoffs to reach the ALCS
The Yankees
What decibel number is considered the last "safe" listening level?
85 dB
How long can you safely listen to sound that is between 100-115 decibels before it can start to cause NIHL?
15 minutes
How many straps should be used in the shop when moving an assembly that is over 30ft in length?
Two
Name 2 of the Top Five most watched TV Shows of the 1990s
No.1 Seinfeld
No. 2 Friends
No. 3 ER
No. 4 Home Improvement
No. 5 Roseanne
How do you properly put insert foam ear plugs?
Roll the earplug between your fingers into a tight, crease-free cylinder.
Reach over your head with one hand and pull your ear up and back.
Quickly insert the rolled earplug into your ear canal while it’s still compressed.
Hold it in place for 20–30 seconds while it expands to fill the ear canal.
At 85 dB, the maximum recommended exposure time to noise is _____ hours.
8 HOURS
What was the completed Sharp Card Percentage for September 2025?
81%
Since 2000, how many more National Titles does LSU have than Texas & Texas A&M?
2 more than both of these Texas schools combined
What two word term means to stop significant, permanent hearing loss resulting from noises that are too loud?
Hearing Conservation
Name three ways to limit your exposure to loud sounds.
Lower the volume by adding an Engineering Control
Limit listening time
Move away from the noise
Use ear protection/noise cancelling headphones
Can you name 3 of the 5 Shared Core Values
Integrity
Respect
Safety
Fair Play
Citizenship
What can the HSE Program improve/focus on in 2025 within the Shop and Field
All answers welcome