Hearing Loss
When is noise considered hazardous
Noise is hazardous when it is greater than 85 dBA Lex on a regular basis over years of exposure
What chapter of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual is used to adjudicate ONIHL claims
Chapter 4
True or False - Sharks existed before trees
True - Sharks are older than many land-dwelling species
How many claims has HLS allowed since January 2022
7,000
What year did the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia change its name to WorkSafeBC
2005
What is Presbycusis
Age-related hearing loss
What section of The Act is used to adjudicate ONIHL claims
Section 145
True or False - There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the Earth’s beaches
True - The total number of stars vastly exceeds the number of grains of sand on Earth
How many applications were received between January 2025 and April 2025
1,553
What year was WorkSafeBC created
1917
Define Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound—such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking—in the ears or head when no external sound is present
As per policy, what percentage can a worker be awarded for Tinnitus
0% - 5%
How many minutes can sloths hold their breath under water
Up to 40 minutes
What percentage of claims are allowed and disallowed by HLS
40% disallow & 60% allow
What was the first/original name of the organization
Workmen’s Compensation Act
Name 4 characteristics of ONIHL
Bilateral
Starts in higher frequencies (3000-6000 Hz)
Sensorineural
Symmetrical
Which policy in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual references hearing aids
C10-79.00, Health Care Supplies and Equipment
How many hearts do octopuses have
Three! Two pump blood to the gills, while one pumps it to the rest of the body
How many applications does HLS receive each year
4,500 to 5,000
Which city was the first office located
Victoria
What devices are used to measure sound
Sound level meter and noise dosimeter
Which sections of The Act refer to permanent disability benefits
Section 195 and 196
What was the first country to grant women the right to vote
New Zealand
What is the average pending claims for the last 12 months
1,096
How many staff members were there in the first office
44