Roy works at a job where he had to wear noise-reducing headphones since the decibel level exceeds _____, and he doesn't want to hurt or damage his ears.
A) 130
B) 115
C) 95
D) 80

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According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), exposure to noise levels above 130 decibels (dB) for more than one minute can cause permanent hearing damage. It is required by law for employers to provide hearing protection for employees exposed to noise levels above this threshold. Therefore, Roy is wearing noise-reducing headphones to protect his ears while working in an environment with high noise levels.

Roy Works at a Job Where He Had to Wear