Which one of the following statements about the eflects of noise is FALSE? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHAX] sets legal standards for noise levels in the workplace. Noise pollution can cause chronic stress and negative health effects. Permanent hearing loss can occur from prolonged expowre to sounds above 80 - 85 decibels. Permanent hearing loss occurs within the first 2 hours of exposure to sounds above 60 decibels.