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The following is a short list of recognized effects of noise that can be addressed as a reason for a noise ordinance. Excess non-Occupational noise exposure, hearing loss on both public and private property, speech interference on both public and private property, audio interference on both public and private property, and sleep interference on ...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) for noise exposure uses a 3 decibel exchange rate. The recommendation for occupational noise exposure is 85 decibels (dBA) for an 8-hour TWA. For every 3 dB over 85, the exposure time is cut in half.
There is a legal limit on noise that the environmental noise is 70 dB(A) over 24 hours of average exposure. [21] Similarly, the limit of occupational noise is 85 dB(A) per NIOSH, or 90 dB(A) per OSHA for an 8-hour work period. [22]
There are several ways to limit exposure to hazardous occupational noise. The hierarchy of controls [17] is a guideline for reducing hazardous noise. Before starting a noise reduction program, base noise levels should first be recorded. [18] After this the company can start to eliminate the noise source.
An Exposure Action Value (EAV) or Action Value (AV) is a limit set on occupational exposure to noise where, when those values are exceeded, employers must take steps to monitor the exposure levels. These levels are measured in decibels. The American Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set the EAV to 85 dB
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These NIOSH limits are based on the best available science and practices. NIOSH established the REL for occupational noise exposures to be 85 decibels, A-weighted (dB[A]) as an 8-hour time-weighted average. [16] Occupational noise exposure at or above this level are considered hazardous.