Workplace noise meter

Check noise at work against the 85 dBA guideline.

Measures sound with your device's microphone. Nothing is recorded or uploaded.

The rules in short

NIOSH recommends keeping exposure under 85 dBA over an 8-hour day. In the US, OSHA requires a hearing conservation program at 85 dBA averaged over 8 hours. In the UK and EU, action is required from 80 dB.

This meter is a quick check, not a compliance instrument. Use a certified meter or dosimeter for formal assessments.

Questions

Is 85 dB loud?+

Yes. 85 dB is about heavy traffic, and it is the level where long daily exposure starts to damage hearing.