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CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB

The Upper Exposure Action Value for daily noise (Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005) is 85 dB(A). At this level the employer must:

Choices

  • ADo nothing further
  • BProvide and ensure the use of hearing protection, and mark hearing protection zonesCorrect
  • COnly provide information
  • DReduce the working day to four hours

Answer

Provide and ensure the use of hearing protection, and mark hearing protection zones

At the Upper Action Value of 85 dB(A), hearing protection must be provided and worn and the area marked as a hearing protection zone. The exposure limit value, which must not be exceeded, is 87 dB(A).

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