dBadge2 Noise Dosimeters

Purpose‑Built for Demanding Work

Casella dBadge2 is designed for reliable, unobtrusive personal noise monitoring in the harsh conditions common to power generation and mining. The compact, cable‑free form factor reduces snag hazards and interference with tasks while maintaining microphone placement for accurate measurement.

Key Capabilities

• Full‑shift monitoring: Capture dose, TWA, peaks, and time‑history across long shifts and overtime.
• Task analysis: Visualize exposure by job step to target engineering or administrative controls.
• Simple deployment: Quick setup, easy clipping, and clear status indicators support rotating crews.
• Efficient workflows: Rapid charging and straightforward data download reduce turnaround time.
• Reporting: Generate clear, audit‑ready reports with notes, calibration checks, and context.

Applications

• Outage and turnaround crews in power plants
• Underground headings, haulage, and processing in mining
• Contractors and mobile teams that move between areas and tasks
• Post‑control verification after equipment or process changes

Program Benefits

• Helps align with OSHA/MSHA requirements through configurable criteria and documentation
• Supports hearing conservation with consistent, repeatable methods
• Enables trend analysis to track the impact of controls and improvements
• Facilitates communication across EHS, operations, and maintenance using clear visuals

Deployment Tips

• Choose representative workers by role, shift, and location.
• Use time‑history to identify peak contributors such as crusher feeds, turbine start‑ups, or blasting windows.
• Validate controls by comparing pre‑ and post‑implementation exposure data.
• Standardize charging, assignment, and download routines to maintain fleet readiness.

Outcome
dBadge2 helps teams capture accurate personal exposure without disrupting work, then turn that data into practical steps that support safer, more efficient operations across complex power generation and mining sites.