Noise Exposure & Hearing Protection

Wear your hearing protection in high noise areas

Daily Allowable Noise Exposure Times

Noise LevelAllowable Exposure Time
85 decibels8 hours
90 decibels4 hours
100 decibels1 hour
105 decibels30 minutes
110 decibels15 minutes
115 decibels0 minutes

Sound Levels of Common Noises

Noise SourcedBA AveragedBA Low RangedBA High Range
Rice Krispies, fresh in cereal bowl just after milk is poured30nana
Office565080
Hair Dryer755095
Movie Theater8172104
Leaf Blower8476105
Symphony Concert9080100
Lawn mower938899
Chainsaw10277115
Rock Concert10480120
Sporting Event10694114

Noise Exposure Links