Safe exposure levels

Hearing loss is a function of exposure time, the average noise level and the peak level of very loud sounds. i.e. The louder the sound and the longer you are exposed, the quicker your hearing is lost. Be sensible, you only have one chance and one pair of ears.

 

  • 65 - Conversational level
  • 91 - Shouting from a few feet
  • 100 - Pneumatic drill/press
  • 102 - Orchestras
  • 109 - Jackhammers
  • 119 - Old chain saw
  • 121 - Live music, concerts
  • 140 - Jet taking off

 

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