Table 1: Noise action levels and limit values

摘要

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require specific action to be taken at certain action values. These relate to: 1.1 the levels of exposure to noise of your employees averaged over a working day or week; and 1.2 the maximum noise (peak sound pressure) to which employees are exposed in a working day. The values are: 1.3lower exposure action values: 1.3.1daily or weekly exposure of 80 dB; 1.3.2peak sound pressure of 135 dB; 1.4upper exposure action values: 1.4.1daily or weekly exposure of 85 dB; 1.4.2peak sound pressure of 137 dB. There are also levels of noise exposure which must not be exceeded. These are called exposure limit values: 1.5daily or weekly exposure of 87 dB; 1.6peak sound pressure of 140 dB.