ISO 9612 Compliance Software | Workplace Noise Assessment | SoundPLANmanda

International Standard Compliance

ISO 9612 Compliance
Made Easy

SoundPLANmanda automates the complex requirements of ISO 9612:2009, helping you produce valid, defensible noise exposure assessments.

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What is ISO 9612?

ISO 9612:2009 is the international standard for determining occupational noise exposure. It specifies methods for measuring noise levels and calculating worker exposure with quantified uncertainty.

The standard requires rigorous documentation, proper sampling strategies, and uncertainty calculations—all of which SoundPLANmanda handles automatically.

Key ISO 9612 Requirements

  • ✅ Task-based or job-based sampling strategy
  • ✅ A-weighted equivalent sound pressure level (LAeq)
  • ✅ C-weighted peak sound pressure level (LCpeak)
  • ✅ Combined uncertainty calculation
  • ✅ 8-hour normalized exposure level (LEX,8h)

ISO 9612 Measurement Strategies

The standard defines three approaches—SoundPLANmanda supports all of them

Task-Based

Identify discrete work tasks, measure noise during each task, and combine based on task durations.

Best for: Varied job roles

Job-Based

Take random samples throughout the workday for workers with similar noise exposure patterns.

Best for: Similar exposure groups

Full-Day

Continuous measurement over entire shift using dosimeters or logging sound level meters.

Best for: Complex/mobile workers

How SoundPLANmanda Ensures ISO 9612 Compliance

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Automated Uncertainty Calculation

Software automatically calculates combined standard uncertainty (u) and expanded uncertainty (U) per ISO 9612 Annex C. No manual formulas needed.

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Pre-Built Report Templates

Generate ISO 9612 compliant reports with all required fields: measurement conditions, instrumentation, uncertainty values, and conclusions.

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Exposure Level Calculation

Automatically calculate LEX,8h (daily noise exposure level) and weekly exposure from your measurement data with proper time-weighting.

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Regulatory Limit Comparison

Compare results against OSHA (90 dBA), NIOSH (85 dBA), and EU Directive limits with automatic action level warnings.

Common ISO 9612 Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

⚠️ Insufficient number of measurements

Solution: SoundPLANmanda recommends minimum sample sizes based on your chosen strategy

⚠️ Ignoring uncertainty in conclusions

Solution: Software applies upper confidence limit when comparing to exposure limits

⚠️ Poor documentation of measurement conditions

Solution: Built-in fields capture equipment, calibration, environmental factors

⚠️ Not accounting for impulsive noise

Solution: LCpeak values tracked and reported alongside LAeq measurements

Need Help with ISO 9612 Compliance?

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