noise at work Nor 1300 pages

AN NoiseAtWork Ed.1 Rev.0 English 11.05
AN NoiseAtWork Ed.1 Rev.0 English 11.05 1
Features
• Easy to use SLM with single 120 dB
measurement range
• Measures parallel LAeq and LCpeak
• Large memory for multiple work
positions
• Drag&Drop all measurement into PC via
USB interface
• NorProtector software calculates noise
exposure on individual persons based on
multiple work positions and print out the
report for each individual
• 1/1-octave real-time filters for selection
of optimal hearing protector at the individual
work positions
Employers have a legal duty to protect the
hearing of their employees. You may have a
noise problem in your workplace if people
have to shout or having difficulty being heard
clearly by someone about 2 metres away. In
addition to causing noise-induced hearing loss,
noise can create stress and be a safety hazard
at work, interfering with communication.
Previously accepted action levels by noise
in the workplace have been reduced by the
new EU-Directive 2002/44/EF. These noise exposure
levels require employers to take certain
steps to reduce the harmful effects of noise on
hearing.
The first step is to carry out noise assesments
on a regular basis. Norsonic AS provides
the ideal package for this application.
Application Note
Measuring Noise at Work
Using the Sound Level Meter Nor131/Nor132
and the NorProtector Software Nor1025