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1926.52 Occupational Noise Exposure

OSHA 1926 Construction > D Occupational Health and Environmental Controls > 1926.52 Occupational Noise Exposure
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1926.52(a)

Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound levels exceed those shown in Table D-2 of this section when measured on the A-scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.

1926.52(b)

When employees are subjected to sound levels exceeding those listed in Table D-2 of this section, feasible administrative or engineering controls shall be utilized. If such controls fail to reduce sound levels within the levels of the table, personal protective equipment as required in Subpart E, shall be provided and used to reduce sound levels within the levels of the table.

1926.52(c)

If the variations in noise level involve maxima at intervals of 1 second or less, it is to be considered continuous.

1926.52(d)

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1926.52(d)(1)

In all cases where the sound levels exceed the values shown herein, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program shall be administered.

TABLE D-2 - PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURES
Duration per day,
hours
Sound level dBA
slow response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
11/2 102
1 105
1/2 110
1/4 or less 115

1926.52(d)(2)

1926.52(d)(2)(i)

When the daily noise exposure is composed of two or more periods of noise exposure of different levels, their combined effect should be considered, rather than the individual effect of each. Exposure to different levels for various periods of time shall be computed according to the formula set forth in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section.

1926.52(d)(2)(iii)

A sample computation showing an application of the formula in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section is as follows. An employee is exposed at these levels for these periods:

110 db A 1/4 hour.
100 db A 1/2 hour.
90 db A 11/2 hours.

Fe = (1/4 divided by 1/2)+(1/2 divided by 2)+(11/2 divided by 8)
Fe = 0.500+0.25+0.188
Fe = 0.938


Since the value of Fe does not exceed unity, the exposure is within permissible limits.

1926.52(d)(2)(ii)

Fe = (T1/L1) (T2/L2) • • • (Tn/Ln)
where:

Fe = The equivalent noise exposure factor.
T = The period of noise exposure at any essentially constant level.
L = The duration of the permissible noise exposure at the constant level (from Table D-2).


If the value of Fe exceeds unity (1) the exposure exceeds permissible levels.

1926.52(e)

Exposure to impulsive or impact noise should not exceed 140 dB peak sound pressure level.

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