I just ran across this information on the web and thought some might be interested. Elsewhere on their site they state:
"Researchers have determined that individuals exposed to steady state sound levels of 85dB(A) for an 8 hour period or longer are in danger of losing their hearing."
Here is the link for all the equipment ratings.
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/hcp/NoiseLevels.aspx
"Researchers have determined that individuals exposed to steady state sound levels of 85dB(A) for an 8 hour period or longer are in danger of losing their hearing."
Here is the link for all the equipment ratings.
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/hcp/NoiseLevels.aspx