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

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


C. Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.

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