Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional Practice Exam

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According to OSHA, what is the maximum allowed volume in a work environment to prevent hazardous conditions?

The correct answer is: 80

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) established guidelines to protect workers from the hazards of excessive noise in the workplace. The acceptable exposure limit for noise is set at 90 decibels (dB) for an 8-hour workday. However, in terms of actions taken to prevent hazardous conditions, generally, a sound level of 85 dB is noted as the threshold for requiring hearing conservation measures. When noise levels exceed this level, employers are mandated to implement strategies such as noise monitoring, employee training, and hearing protection to mitigate the risks associated with prolonged exposure. This is why 85 is the maximum allowed volume in work environments for avoiding hazardous conditions related to noise exposure.