This range of standards provides an overview and general requirements for occupational noise management. This includes measurement and assessment of noise emission and exposure, noise control management, hearing protector programs, and auditory assessment.
Specifies requirements for the design, material, and performance of conventional hearing protectors. It also provides guidance on general requirements for specialist hearing protectors and procedures for these devices’ physical and acoustic testing.
SLC80 Rating
The SLC80 rating indicates how well a hearing protector performs in a controlled laboratory setting. However, this rating may not accurately reflect the level of noise reduction a worker will experience in a real workplace environment. Many factors, such as the size of the wearer’s ears, the size of the hearing protector, and how it has been inserted or fitted, can impact how effective that hearing protector will be. That’s why choosing a product that is intuitive to use and fits properly is essential.
Workplace Noise Assessments
In Australia, employers have a legal duty to protect their employees from noise levels that could threaten their health and safety. Employers must conduct a noise test audit in their environment to determine how much protection they need.
A Workplace Noise Assessment, often called a Noise Survey or Noise Test, involves measuring the noise levels in the workplace and the duration of employee exposure using specialized monitoring equipment. Each Australian state and territory have its own WHS laws. Generally, they require a qualified professional to conduct a noise assessment to verify that noise exposure does not exceed the permissible limits.
Maxisafe's range of earplugs and earmuffs is rigorously tested and certified to Australian Standards to provide superior protection against industrial deafness caused by continuous exposure to loud and high-frequency noise.
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