Application of Sound Level Meters & Calibrators in Construction Industry

Overview

Sound level meters and calibrators play a crucial role in the construction industry for ensuring worker safety and compliance with noise regulations. These tools are used to measure and control noise levels generated by various construction activities.Sound level meters are employed to assess noise exposure levels for construction workers, helping to prevent hearing damage and promote a healthier work environment. They also assist in identifying noisy equipment or processes that may require noise mitigation measures.Calibrators are used to verify the accuracy of sound level meters, ensuring that measurements are reliable and in compliance with regulatory standards. Regular calibration is essential to maintain the integrity of noise data collected on construction sites.In summary, sound level meters and calibrators are indispensable tools in the construction industry, contributing to the protection of workers’ hearing health, adherence to noise regulations, and the overall safety and quality of construction projects.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators are sometimes referred to as Noise meters, Decibel meters, Acoustic meters, Sound measurement devices, Noise monitoring instruments, Sound intensity meters, Environmental noise analyzers, dB meters, Acoustic intensity meters, Industrial sound level meters, Noise level monitoring tools, Sound level monitoring equipment, Workplace noise meters, Occupational noise exposure meters, Noise assessment devices, Audio level meters, Precision sound level meters, Calibration tools, Noise compliance meters, Decibel calibration devices.

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators has the following applications in construction industry:

Worker Safety: Ensuring that noise levels at construction sites are within permissible limits to protect workers from hearing damage.
Noise Assessment: Measuring and assessing noise levels generated by construction equipment, processes, and activities.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring compliance with local noise regulations and ordinances to avoid legal issues.
Noise Mitigation: Identifying noisy equipment or processes that require noise reduction measures or engineering controls.
Hearing Protection: Determining the need for and effectiveness of hearing protection devices for workers.
Quality Control: GAO Monitoring noise emissions during construction to maintain quality standards and minimize noise pollution.
Calibration Verification: Regularly calibrating sound level meters to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
Occupational Health: Assessing the impact of construction noise on workers’ overall health and well-being.
Community Relations: Demonstrating commitment to minimizing construction-related noise disturbances to local communities.
Noise Mapping: Creating noise maps of construction sites to understand and manage noise propagation.
Record Keeping: Maintaining records of noise levels for compliance reporting and future reference.
Project Planning: Incorporating noise data into project planning to optimize construction schedules and methods.
Equipment Selection: Choosing quieter equipment and machinery to reduce noise emissions.
Safety Audits: Conducting periodic noise level audits to ensure ongoing safety and compliance.
Contractual Obligations: Fulfilling noise-related contractual obligations with clients or regulatory bodies.
Training and Awareness: Using sound level meters to raise awareness among construction workers about noise hazards and safety measures.
Risk Management: Identifying high-noise areas and activities to manage and mitigate potential risks.
Emergency Response: Monitoring noise during emergency situations or equipment malfunctions to take prompt action.
Research and Development: Supporting R&D efforts to develop quieter construction technologies and materials.
Environmental Impact Assessment: Providing data for environmental impact assessments related to noise pollution from construction activities.

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Complying With Construction Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our customers comply with the construction industry standards such as:

ANSI/ASA S12.9-2014
ISO 1996-2:2017
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52
ISO 9613-2:1996
ANSI S1.25:1992
ASTM E1014-18
IEC 61672-1:2013
EPA Method 2H
ASTM E337-13
DIN 45657:2013
IEC 60804:2000
ISO 3740:2019
NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM)
ASTM E580-15
ISO 11204:2010
AS/NZS 1269.1:2005
BS 5228-1:2009
ISO 15667:2000
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
IEC 60651-1:2001

Complying With Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.52
EPA Noise Pollution Control Act (42 U.S.C. 4901)
NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure (DHHS Publication No. 98-126)
ANSI S12.9-2014
ANSI S1.25:1992
ANSI/ASA S12.17/Part 1-2017
ANSI S12.18-1994
ANSI S12.21-2004
ANSI S3.1-1999
ANSI S3.6-2004
ANSI S3.20-2015
ANSI S3.44-1996
DOT Federal Highway Administration Noise Regulations (23 CFR 772)

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as

CSA Z107.56-13
CAN/CSA-Z107.53-94
CAN/CSA-Z107.58-10
ISO 1996-2:2017 (Adapted for Canadian use)
Ontario Regulation 381/15 (Construction Projects)
British Columbia Noise Regulation (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation)
Quebec Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (RSST)
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code (Noise Exposure)
WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Part 7 – Noise)
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation (Noise Exposure)
Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Noise)
New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (Noise)
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Noise)
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Noise)
Prince Edward Island Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Noise)

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the Mexican regulations such as

NOM-011-STPS-2001
NOM-115-STPS-1994

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the European regulations such as

Directive 2003/10/EC (Noise at Work Directive)
ISO 1996-2:2017 (Adapted for European use)
IEC 61672-1:2013 (Electroacoustics – Sound Level Meters – Part 1)
IEC 60942:2003 (Electroacoustics – Octave-Band and Fractional-Octave-Band Filters)
EN 61672-1:2013 (Electroacoustics – Sound Level Meters – Part 1)
EN 61672-2:2003 (Electroacoustics – Sound Level Meters – Part 2)
ISO 9612:2009 (Acoustics – Determination of Occupational Noise Exposure)
ISO 11200:2014 (Acoustics – Noise Emitted by Machinery and Equipment – Determination of Emission Sound Pressure Levels)
ISO 3740:2019 (Acoustics – Determination of Sound Power Levels)
ISO 3744:2010 (Acoustics – Determination of Sound Power Levels and Sound Energy Levels)
ISO 3745:2012 (Acoustics – Determination of Sound Power Levels of Noise Sources Using Sound Intensity)
ISO 4866:2010 (Acoustics – Hearing Protectors – Subjective Method for the Measurement of Sound Attenuation)
ISO 717-1:2013 (Acoustics – Rating of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of Building Elements – Part 1)
ISO 9613-2:1996 (Acoustics – Attenuation of Sound During Propagation Outdoors – Part 2)

Case Studies of Sound Level Meters & Calibrators in Construction Industry

Sound level meters & calibrators are sometimes called as Noise meters, Decibel meters, Sound measurement devices, Sound intensity meters, Acoustic meters, Noise monitoring instruments, Noise analyzers, dB meters, Sound testers, Audio level meters, Environmental noise meters, Occupational noise meters, Noise compliance tools, Acoustic measurement equipment, Precision sound meters, Noise level monitors, Sound gauges, Audio noise meters, Industrial noise meters, Calibrating devices.

Here are some practical examples of using sound level meters & calibrators in construction industry:

Measuring noise levels to assess potential hearing hazards for construction workers and ensuring that they use appropriate hearing protection.

Measuring and monitoring the noise generated by construction machinery and equipment to identify sources of excessive noise.

Ensuring that construction sites adhere to noise regulations and standards by regularly monitoring noise levels.

Determining the effectiveness of noise control measures such as barriers or acoustic enclosures around noisy equipment.

Identifying high-noise areas on construction sites and implementing safety protocols for workers in those areas.

Comparing noise emissions from different tools and equipment to choose quieter alternatives.

Incorporating noise data into project planning to schedule noisy activities during off-peak hours or in less densely populated areas.

Verifying that subcontractors and equipment suppliers meet noise level specifications stipulated in contracts.

Investigating and addressing noise complaints from nearby residents by objectively measuring noise levels.

Regularly calibrating sound level meters to maintain measurement accuracy and reliability.

Ensuring that hearing protection devices, such as earplugs and earmuffs, are effective by measuring noise levels within hearing protection zones.

Monitoring noise levels during demolition activities to ensure compliance with regulations and protect nearby residents.

Assessing noise from construction-related traffic, including trucks and heavy machinery, to mitigate its impact on surrounding areas.

Demonstrating a commitment to being a responsible neighbor by monitoring and reducing construction-related noise emissions.

Using sound level meters to monitor noise during emergency situations, such as equipment malfunctions or accidents, to ensure worker safety.

Conducting noise impact studies to assess the potential effects of construction activities on nearby businesses and communities.

Using sound level meters to raise awareness among construction workers about noise hazards and safety measures.

Maintaining records of noise measurements for compliance reporting and legal documentation.

Including noise level data in project documentation to provide evidence of compliance with noise regulations.

Providing data for environmental impact assessments related to noise pollution from construction activities.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware|RFID Systems, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in construction industry.

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Use of Sound Level Meters & Calibrators With Leading Software And Cloud Services in Construction Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s sound level meters & calibrators with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

MATLAB
LabVIEW
Excel
DataLogger
NoiseTools
Sound Level Analyzer Software
PULSE LabShop
NoiseScout
BZ-7223 Sound Level Meter App
Bruel & Kjaer’s Insight Analysis Software
CadnaA
Noise Sentinel
ACOEM’s Sound Level Meter App
OROS Modal Analysis Software
R.A.S. Software Suite

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators and their applications in other industries are listed on this page.

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada, and fast delivery to Mexico and Europe from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Europe. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in construction industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

XYZ Construction Consulting
ABC Engineering Services
BuildTech Integrators
ConstructSafe Solutions
EcoBuild Environmental Services
SoundGuard Consultants
SafetyFirst Contractors
ProNoise Solutions
Construction Compliance Partners
Acoustic Engineering Experts
GreenBuild Consultants
Noise Control Innovators
Sustainable Construction Solutions
QualitySound Services
Construction Safety Specialists
Noise Reduction Technologies
EcoPro Construction
AcoustiSafe Consultants
Construction Health & Safety Solutions
Noise Management Professionals

GAO Has Many Customers in Construction Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in construction industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in construction industry.

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