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

AN NoiseAtWork Ed.1 Rev.0 English 11.05 2 P.O.Box 24, N-3421 Lierskogen, Norway Tel.: +47 3285 8900 Facsimile: +47 3285 2208 [email protected] www.norsonic.com Distributor: information necessary to both specify noise control measures and for the correct prescription of personal hearing protection. with 1/1-octave real-time frequency analysis (Option 1). The resulting frequency spectrum is available at the same time as the initial measurement and gives the NorProtector Software Nor1025 Noise data from all measured work positions are easily drag&dropped into the sheet 1/1-octave spectra of noise...