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What Is the OSHA Noise Standard? A Complete Breakdown of Limits, Programs, and Compliance Tools
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What Is the OSHA Noise Standard? A Complete Breakdown of Limits, Programs, and Compliance Tools

By · 2025/10/07Understanding the OSHA Noise Standard: Purpose and Coverage OSHA regulates workplace noise because prolonged exposure to loud machinery can damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear, leading to ...
Protecting Worker Hearing by Understanding Noise Exposure at Worksite
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Protecting Worker Hearing by Understanding Noise Exposure at Worksite

By · 2025/07/28Learn how to reduce occupational noise risks, meet safety standards, and protect worker hearing using accurate noise dosimetry tools.
How to Use Class 1 SLM with Octave Band
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How to Use Class 1 SLM with Octave Band

By · 2022/08/10Here is a quick start guide to get you started with your ST-15D Class 1 Sound Level Meter.
Noise Frequency Weightings for SLM
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Noise Frequency Weightings for SLM

By · 2022/02/10Do frequency weightings in sound level meters important ? Modern sound level meters normally have A, C, and Z weightings. Learn more about its function for your sound level meter.
Sound Level Meters or Octave Band Sound Level Meters?
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Sound Level Meters or Octave Band Sound Level Meters?

By · 2021/09/09Learn the differences between standard sound level meters and octave-band sound level meters, and which one best suits your needs.
When to Use SLM vs Dosimeter
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When to Use SLM vs Dosimeter

By · 2021/03/16Discover the difference between a sound level meter and a noise dosimeter: what each device measures, when to use them
Noise: The “Unseen” Health-Threatening Environmental Pollution in India’s Society
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Noise: The “Unseen” Health-Threatening Environmental Pollution in India’s Society

By · 2021/01/15Noise pollution is a growing concern in India. Police officers and governments need an effective Class-1 Sound Level Meter to keep noise safety in India.
What is Class 1 Sound Level Meter?
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What is Class 1 Sound Level Meter?

By · 2019/03/07Learn what defines Class 1 and Class 2 sound level meters — from international accuracy standards and frequency range to choosing it for precise applications.
What is Sound Level Meter?
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What is Sound Level Meter?

By · 2019/03/05A Sound Level Meter (SLM) is a compact portable instrument, usually battery-powered, used to measure sound-pressure levels directly while incorporating frequency weighting networks that appr...