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12-26-2005 | 11:06 AM

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What Is A Dangerous Noise Level?
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Both the amount of noise and the length of time you are exposed to the noise determine its ability to damage your hearing. Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibel level, the louder the noise. Sounds louder than 80 decibels are considered potentially hazardous. The noise chart below gives an idea of average decibel levels for everyday sounds around you.
Painful:
140 dB =firearms, air raid siren
130 dB = jackhammer
120 dB = jet plane takeoff
Extremely Loud:
110 dB = rock music
100 dB = snowmobile, chain saw
90 dB = lawnmower
Very Loud:
80 dB = alarm clock
70 dB = busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
60 dB = conversation, dishwasher
Moderate:
50 dB = moderate rainfall
40 dB = quiet room
Faint:
30 dB = whisper
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