Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control environment and quarry sites
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), resulting from overexposure to loud sounds, is becoming increasingly prevalent among employees. Regulations established by the federal government recommend a maximum sound exposure level of 90 dBA for 8 hours, with an exchange rate of 5 dBA. Although sound level me...
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| description | Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), resulting from overexposure to loud sounds, is becoming increasingly prevalent among employees. Regulations established by the federal government recommend a maximum sound exposure level of 90 dBA for 8 hours, with an exchange rate of 5 dBA. Although sound level meters and dosimeters are accurate at measuring noise levels, they are expensive and inaccessible to common workers. Smartphones, on the other hand, are widely available to the average conswner and contain various downloadable sound level meter applications (SLM apps). SLM apps may be a more cost-effective solution to determining noise levels in various environments. This study examined the accuracy of four different free SLM apps on 3 different Android smartphones. Measurements of noise were taken at a controlled environment and four different sources at JKR Kuari Pusat Bukit Buloh. Results indicated that 2 SLM apps which are SPL Meter and iNVH in Lenovo model were the most accurate in determining noise levels in control environment (below 80 dBA) but inaccurate when applied at quarry site. Therefore, while SLM apps may be used on smartphones to help evaluate the noise conditions of a working environment, they may have limitations in their accuracy at higher level. Audiologists are advised to validate sound level |
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| spelling | usm-625342025-07-21T04:01:41Z http://eprints.usm.my/62534/ Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control environment and quarry sites Haoa, Daniel Tan Huan R Medicine (General) RA Public aspects of medicine Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), resulting from overexposure to loud sounds, is becoming increasingly prevalent among employees. Regulations established by the federal government recommend a maximum sound exposure level of 90 dBA for 8 hours, with an exchange rate of 5 dBA. Although sound level meters and dosimeters are accurate at measuring noise levels, they are expensive and inaccessible to common workers. Smartphones, on the other hand, are widely available to the average conswner and contain various downloadable sound level meter applications (SLM apps). SLM apps may be a more cost-effective solution to determining noise levels in various environments. This study examined the accuracy of four different free SLM apps on 3 different Android smartphones. Measurements of noise were taken at a controlled environment and four different sources at JKR Kuari Pusat Bukit Buloh. Results indicated that 2 SLM apps which are SPL Meter and iNVH in Lenovo model were the most accurate in determining noise levels in control environment (below 80 dBA) but inaccurate when applied at quarry site. Therefore, while SLM apps may be used on smartphones to help evaluate the noise conditions of a working environment, they may have limitations in their accuracy at higher level. Audiologists are advised to validate sound level Universiti Sains Malaysia 2016 Monograph NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/62534/1/DANIEL%20TAN%20HUAN%20HAO%20-%20e.pdf Haoa, Daniel Tan Huan (2016) Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control environment and quarry sites. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted) |
| spellingShingle | R Medicine (General) RA Public aspects of medicine Haoa, Daniel Tan Huan Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control environment and quarry sites |
| title | Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| title_full | Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| title_short | Evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| title_sort | evaluation of sound level meter applications at control
environment and quarry sites |
| topic | R Medicine (General) RA Public aspects of medicine |
| url | http://eprints.usm.my/62534/ http://eprints.usm.my/62534/1/DANIEL%20TAN%20HUAN%20HAO%20-%20e.pdf |