The new Physical Agents (Noise) Directive 2003/10/EC came into force on 15th February 2006
The new requirements include:
-Lower Exposure Action Valve 80dB(A) (LEAV)
-Hearing Protection to be made available on request at LEAV
-Upper Exposure Action valve 85dB(A) (LEAV)
-Use of Hearing Protection to be stricly enforced
-Limit value 87 dB - must not be exceeded at the ear - this can be achieved by means of Hearing Protection.
Terminology:
SNR = Simplified Noise Rating. Figures given show the level by which the ambient noise level is reduced from a given source in decibels (dB).
