Table 3: The examples of equivalent time-intensity levels referred to the
action levels
according to the Directive 2003/10/EC
| Action level |
LAeq8h |
Equivalent levels for time indicated (trade-off 3dB) |
* hr: hours
** min: minutes |
First Action level (minimum)
provide protection |
80dB(A) |
83dB(A)-4hr*; 86dB(A)-2hr;
89dB(A)-1hr; 92dB(A)-30min**;
95dB(A)-15min;
98dB(A)-8min; 101dB(A)-4min;
104dB(A)-2min;
107dB(A)-1min
|
Second Action level
mandatory protection |
85dB(A) |
88dB(A)-4hr; 91dB(A)-2hr;
94dB(A)-1hr; 97dB(A)-30min;
100dB(A)-15min;
105dB(A)-5min; 111dB(A)-1min
|
| Maximum Exposure limit value |
87dB(A) |
90dB(A)-4hr; 93dB(A)-2hr;
96dB(A)-1hr; 99dB(A)-30min;
102dB(A)-15min;
107dB(A)-5min; 113dB(A)-1min |
Source: SCENIHR,
Potential health risks of exposure to noise from personal music players and mobile phones including a music playing function (2008)
,
Sections 3.3.5., Page 21.
