Description
Use Suitable Ear Protection Equipment To Safeguard Against Overexposure To Noise
Permissible Noise Exposures as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
Sound level (Decibel: dB) |
Duration in hours |
---|---|
90 |
8 |
92 |
6 |
95 |
4 |
97 |
3 |
100 |
2 |
102 |
1.5 |
105 |
1 |
110 |
0.5 |
115 |
0.25 or less |
Average Decibel Levels In Some Of The Common Industrial And Work Areas
Noise Source |
Average Decibel Level: dB |
---|---|
Jet take-off (at distance of 25 meters) |
150 |
Aircraft carrier deck |
140 |
Thunderclap, chain saw. Oxygen torch (121 dB). |
120 |
Steel mill, auto horn at 1 meter. Turbo-fan aircraft at takeoff |
110 |
Power mower (96 dB); Newspaper press (97 dB). |
90 |
Average factory, milling machine (85 dB) |
80 |
Conversation in restaurant, office, background music |
60 |
Conversation at home. |
50 |
Whisper, rustling leaves |
20 |