Measuring Noise






OSHA recommends that workplace noise levels be kept below 85 dBA as an 8-hour time-weighted average. As the noise level increases, it can damage your hearing more quickly. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review different ways to measure or estimate the noise level of any working environment.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Measuring Noise, Construction, Industry, Fast

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews different ways to measure or estimate the noise level of any working environment.