Terminology The doseBadge and Reader can produce the following metrics as defined in the relevant standards. Some of these are available on the Reader display, others require a printer or the computer software supplied. When the data is downloaded from the RC:110A Reader unit to the doseBadge software, the following parameters are provided: LAeq The [...]
07
Dec
Why don’t Noise Dosemeters have a Class or Type designation?
All of the noise measurement instruments that you use should comply with one or more standards which specify the accuracy that the unit should have. There are many different standards for noise measurement instruments such as sound level meters, noise dosemeters and acoustic calibrators and these will each have their own specific requirements, tolerances and [...]
07
Dec
What do you need to measure for the 2005 Control of Noise at Work Regulations?
When making measurements to estimate the noise exposure of a person at work, you need to ascertain the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level (LAeq) that represents the noise the person is exposed to during the working day. You also need to ascertain the maximum C-weighted peak sound pressure level or levels to which the [...]
