Which One of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Effects

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is FALSE about the effects of noise?

A) Federal, provincial, and territorial governments set legal standards for noise levels in the workplace.
B) Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.
C) Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to sounds above 80-85 decibels.
D) Children may suffer damage to their hearing at noise levels lower than when adults would suffer damage.