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title: Silvent´s guidelines for measuring noise levels when blowing with compressed air
description: The risks with compressed air depends on two factors; the noise level and the time the person is exposed to the noise level. Read Silvent´s guidelines for noise level measurements when blowing with compressed air. Learn how long are you allowed to work in a noisy working environment.
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# **Silvent´s guidelines how to measure noise levels when blowing with compressed air**

4 important points to think about when measuring noise.

- Which sound level meter should be used?
- How to measure noise when blowing with compressed air?
- Is the measuring time important?
- How do you interpret the results?

*Follow our points to get a comparable measuring result.*

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