Table 4.
Control measurements
| Place | Time and date | Peak reading (dB) | Baseline reading (dB) | LEq (dB) | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relatives' room | 15.20–15.35 06/06/06 | 55.1 | 33.5 | 36.4 | Peak – talking in the corridor outside |
| QMC entrance | 15.05–15.20 07/06/06 | 83.4 | 64.4 | 67.7 | Ambulance reversing signal outside, automatic doors |
| Supermarket | 18.45–19.00 06/06/06 | 82.5 | 58.4 | 63.4 | Trolleys, talking, coin machine |
| Shopping centre | 16.45–17.00 6/06/06 | 87.9 | 68 | 68.8 | Music, near drinks stall, near information desk, child shouting |
| Bus stop | 12.20–12.35 6/06/06 | 95.6 | 68 | 69.7 | Traffic, buses arriving and leaving |
| Coffee shop | 17.05–17.20 6/06/06 | 83.4 | 65 | 68.3 | Conversation and laughter, background music, drinks machines |