In a textile mill, workers spend 2 hours preparing stock in an area where the sound level is 92 dBA, and 2 hours 40 minutes around the machine area. The remainder of the 8-hour day is spent in an area where the sound level is 70 dBA. Determine the maximum sound level around the machine area that is allowable according to the OSHA criteria

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In a textile mill, workers spend 2 hours preparing stock in an area
where the sound level is 92 dBA, and 2 hours 40 minutes around the
machine area. The remainder of the 8-hour day is spent in an area
where the sound level is 70 dBA. Determine the maximum sound
level around the machine area that is allowable according to the
OSHA criteria

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Working hours

Sound level(dBA)

2

92

8

70

2 hrs 40 min (or) 2.67

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