In the MIL-STD-1474D standard, a United States military defense standard, acoustic noise limits are determined and test requirements and measurement techniques are explained to determine compliance with the noise limits specified here.
This standard prescribes three different types of noise criteria used to limit exposure to noise: hearing damage risk criteria, hearing protection criteria and material design standards.
Hearing damage risk criteria relate to the complementarity of noise exposure, parameters such as sound pressure level and exposure time, as well as the relationship between the probability of temporary or permanent hearing loss. These criteria focus on the probability of hearing loss from human exposure to noise. Hearing damage risk criteria serves as a database to develop both hearing protection criteria and material design standards.
Hearing protection criteria are limits for exposure to noise, exceeding which requires hearing protection measures. Guidelines for these criteria have been prepared in the army. These guides contain information about noise and hearing protection programs that apply to both military and civilian personnel.
Regarding material design standards, these standards provide companies that design and manufacture equipment with specific noise limits and requirements. For the purchase of these materials, which cover general operating conditions, acceptable noise limits should not be exceeded. Design standards should include the following elements : risk of hearing damage, speech intelligibility, auditory perception, state-of-the-art noise reduction technology, and compliance with legal regulations.
Briefly, the MIL-STD-1474D standard describes sound pressure limits and measurement procedures to promote personnel safety, speech intelligibility, and safety from acoustic detection and recognition. Acoustic noise limits for community disturbance are beyond the scope of this standard. These noise limits are within the scope of legal regulations. Military equipment such as motor vehicles, construction and material handling equipment, mobile generator sets and portable air compressors are subject to these regulations.
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