Is there a time period linked to noise exposure?
To assess if a person is under threat of noise exposure, several things are taken into consideration. These include the actual noise level of the person’s working environment, specific machine and equipment, as well as time spent in noisy areas during the person’s normal working day, based upon an 8 hour day. Noise exposure is then calculated based upon the noise levels recorded, against the persons daily working patterns. If a persons’ daily pattern changes, then the assessment should be taken over a normal working week, to ensure all noise exposures are captured and recorded. However, it should be noted that, even if a persons’ exposure is under the legal limits, but at times during their working day they are exposed to noise levels above the legal limits, it is recommended that that person should wear hearing protection during these times. Being exposed to high noise levels even for a short period of time, but over a continuous and lengthy time period still carries a significant ris
