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Hearing Protection Goes Mobile
Published February 16th, 2017
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),
at the 2017 International Builders’ Show, announced a new mobile app
that measures sound levels in the workplace.
A new app
called the NIOSH Sound Level Meter has been designed specifically for
construction sites. The app uses your device's built-in microphone to
pull in sounds from the work environment and the gives you real-time
feedback. Stats shown include instantaneous sound level, equivalent
sound level,
time-weighted average and noise dose based on NIOSH and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration limits.
NIOSH hopes
that the app will give employers the opportunity to raise awareness for
noise awareness among their employees and help them better protect their
hearing.
Currently available only for iOS devices, you can download it for free on the iTunes store,
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