HCP Basics
What does HCP stand for?
What is the Hearing Conservation Program?
Name one type of hearing protection device.
What are earplugs or earmuffs?
What color floor tape identifies HCP areas at IGQ1?
What is purple tape?
What unit is used to measure sound levels?
What are decibels?
Who should associates contact when hearing protection supplies are empty?
Who are their manager, Safety, or WHS?
What type of workplace hazard is controlled through the HCP?
What is excessive noise exposure?
What must be done before inserting foam earplugs?
What is roll or compress them into a small cylinder?
What should associates do before entering an HCP area?
What is properly put on the required hearing protection?
Name one possible warning sign of excessive noise exposure.
What is ringing in the ears, muffled hearing, or difficulty hearing conversations?
What should you do when you see someone enter an HCP area without hearing protection?
What is stop them safely and remind them to put on hearing protection?
What part of the body does the HCP help protect?
What are the ears and hearing?
After inserting foam earplugs, what should you do while they expand?
What is hold them in place for several seconds?
Name one established HCP area at IGQ1.
What is Pack Singles, Jackpot, Upper Mezz, or Transship?
What is the medical term for ringing or buzzing in the ears?
What is tinnitus?
True or false: Hearing protection can be removed briefly while remaining inside an HCP area.
What is false?
True or false: Hearing loss caused by workplace noise is usually permanent.
What is true?
True or false: Earplugs can be worn loosely and still provide full protection.
What is false?
What three visual controls should help identify an HCP area?
What are purple 5S tape, HCP labels or posters, and directional arrows?
True or false: Noise-related hearing damage may occur gradually without immediate pain.
What is true?
What should be reported if an HCP sign, label, tape marking, or dispenser is missing?
What is the missing safety visual or equipment to WHS or leadership?
At what eight-hour average noise level is an employee generally included in a hearing conservation program?
What is 85 decibels, or 85 dBA?
What should an associate do if their hearing protection is damaged, dirty, or does not fit properly?
What is replace it and notify a manager or WHS?
Name one new area being added as an HCP area.
What is AFE Induct, Decant, or the Inbound Dock?
What two factors determine how harmful workplace noise may be?
What are how loud the noise is and how long someone is exposed?
What is the main responsibility of every associate working in or entering an HCP area?
What is wearing hearing protection correctly and following all posted HCP requirements?