OSHA Noise
Level Limits
Hours of exposure
/ Sound Level db(A)
|
8
|
90
|
|
6
|
92
|
|
4
|
95
|
|
3
|
97
|
|
2
|
100
|
|
1.5
|
102
|
|
1
|
105
|
|
.5
|
110
|
|
.25
|
115
|
OSHA standards are based on average
noise exposure in a given time period. The limit
for an 8-hour shift is 90 decibels.
At 85 decibels for an 8-hour shift hearing protection
must be offered, and regular audiometric
examinations conducted.
