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Which of the following statements about hearing protection are true?

Select all that apply.

Earplugs and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices

Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing

OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises for an extended period of time

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All of the statements you provided about hearing protection are true:

  1. Earplugs and earmuffs are the most common types of hearing protection devices. - This is correct. Earplugs and earmuffs are widely used to protect against hearing loss in noisy environments.

  2. Long exposure to high levels of noise can damage your hearing. - This is also true. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to noise-induced hearing loss.

  3. OSHA requires your employer to provide you with hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises for an extended period of time. - Correct. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employers must provide hearing protection to employees exposed to noise at or above a certain level.

So, you can select all the statements as true.