The occupational health nurse evaluating noise levels in the workplace would be concerned when readings show the noise level to be more than
A) 10-15 decibels.
B) 20-30 decibels.
C) 45-50 decibels.
D) 85-90 decibels.

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Ordinary speech level measures about 60 decibels; heavy traffic is about 70 decibels. Noise greater than 80 decibels is uncomfortable to the human ear, and exposure to noise at greater than 85-90 decibels for a length of time causes damage.

The Occupational Health Nurse Evaluating Noise Levels in the Workplace