NIOSH Safety and Health Topic:Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention |
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Learn More About Hearing Loss PreventionNoise MeterPlay around with the Noise Meter and hear the different sounds and sound intensities of everyday objects. The red bar below shows how long it takes before a particular sound level becomes dangerous to the human ear. For example, a chain saw has a sound intensity of about 110 dB. Without proper hearing protection, running a chain saw for only 2 minutes can become dangerous to the human ear! For more information on standards for noise exposure, see: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational
Noise Exposure Download Noise Meter (.exe file) |
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