Keywords: Control of Noise at Work Regulations, accurate measurements, ear, hearing protectors, signal number rating, noise control, frequency range,

Taking accurate noise measurements

Seggy T Segaran | Feature | HSW
01.02.2007

The HSE's advice has always been that if you have to shout to talk to someone two metres away this is usually a clear indication that noise levels are around the 85dB mark. In the guidance notes to the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations, the executive adds that if "the noise is intrusi ...

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