Hearing is one of the most crucial means of survival in the animal world and speech is one of the most distinctive characteristics of human development and culture. Accordingly, the science of acoustics spreads across many facets of human society—music, medicine, architecture, industrial production and more recently in off-site instructional facilities. Join us today at 15:00 UTC when we review the best practice catalogs of the peak standards-setting organizations for titles relevant to education communities.
American National Standards Institute ANSI S12.18 – Determination of Occupational Noise Exposure and Estimation of Noise-Induced Hearing Impairment: This standard provides guidance on how to measure and assess occupational noise exposure.
ASTM International
Committee on Building and Environmental Acoustics
Entertainment Services and Technology Association
International Code Council: Guideline for Acoustics
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Standard for Acoustic Emissions from Transformers
Standard for Wind Turbine Acoustic Noise Measurement
International Electrotechnical Commission: TC 20 Electroacoustics
International Standardization Organization: TC/43 Acoustics
National Fire Protection Association: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Underwriters Laboratories
Classified Acoustical Performance Summary (Ceiling tiles)
Readings:
National Bureau of Standards: Standards on Noise Measurements, Rating Schemes and Definitions
United States Department of Labor: Occupational Noise Exposure
IEEE: Design and Implementation of an Adaptive and Effective Audio System for Classroom
Why Acoustics Matter So Much in Medical Facilities
