Recomended Exposure Time
Sound Level (Decibels) Exposure Period/24 Hours
<80 No limit
85-90 8 hr.
92 6 hr.
95 4 hr.
97 3 hr.
100 2 hr.
102 1.5 hr.
105 1 hr.
110 .5 hr.
115 15 min.
120 7.5 min.


DECIBEL LEVELS OF COMMON SOUNDS
0 Acute threshold of hearing
15 Average threshold of hearing
20 Soft whisper
30 Leaves rustling
65 Normal conversation
70 Inside an automobile at 60 m.p.h.
80 Heavy traffic
90 Recommended level for 8 hour exposure
100 Tractor under load, motor cycle, snowmobile
120 Jack hammer, amplified rock music