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with exposure over time

The OSHA chart starts at 90db




Permissible Noise Exposures



Duration per day, in hours/ Sound level in dB*
8 / 90

6 / 92

4 / 95

3 / 97

2 / 100

1.5 / 102

1 / 105

0.5 / 110

0.25 or less/ 115

*When measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response. Source: 29 CFR 1910.95, Table G-16.

I think you were being too conservative, which is better than not being so. I think the type of sound and ones age play a role as well.


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