Selection And Use Of Hearing Protectors
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LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
In order to ensure that an employer fulfils their obligations under the Act, it is recommended that the procedures and requirements of AS/NZS1269: 1998 be adopted.Section:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTING HEARING PROTECTORS WITH ADEQUATE NOISE REDUCTIONContext:
Details of how to determine the LAeq,8h and Lpeak are contained in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS1269.1: 1998: "Occupational Noise management – Part 1: Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure".Section:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
In order to ensure that an employer fulfils their obligations under the Act, it is recommended that the procedures and requirements of AS/NZS1269: 1998 be adopted.Section:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
In order to ensure that an employer fulfils their obligations under the Act, it is recommended that the procedures and requirements of AS/NZS1269: 1998 be adopted.Section:
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
It is recommended that the recommendations and procedures stated in AS/NZS1269.3: 1998 "Hearing Protector Program" are followed carefully.Section:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTING HEARING PROTECTORS WITH ADEQUATE NOISE REDUCTIONContext:
ADDITIONAL NOTE: During the development of the AS/NZS 1270: 2002, the Standards committee considered the different assessment systems available and the class system was chosen to replace the Australian SLC80 system in Australia and the Grading system in NSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
New Zealand occupational noise regulations and codes of practice specify that hearing protector selection is to be based on attenuation data obtained in accordance with the Standard. This being the case, it is vital that such data reflects the attenuationSection:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
In order to ensure that an employer fulfils their obligations under the Act, it is recommended that the procedures and requirements of AS/NZS1269: 1998 be adopted.Section:
At least 10 locationsContext:
AS/NZS 1270:2002 is cited in at least 10 locations in this OSH publication.Section:
ACCEPTED STANDARDSContext:
Listed as an accepted Standard.Section:
HEARING PROTECTOR RATINGSContext:
Until the publication of AS/NZS1270 in 1999, hearing protectors were “graded” based upon the results of sound attenuation1 testing according to standards such as...Section:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
In order to ensure that an employer fulfils their obligations under the Act, it is recommended that the procedures and requirements of AS/NZS1269: 1998 be adopted.Section:
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
It is recommended that the recommendations and procedures stated in AS/NZS1269.3: 1998 "Hearing Protector Program" are followed carefully.Section:
LIST OF CLASSIFIED HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
All new earmuffs and earplug packaging must be clearly marked (with the appropriate numbers inserted) as follows: HEARING PROTECTOR CLASS X Tested to AS/NZS1270, when selected, used and maintained as specified in AS/NZS 1269 this protector may be used inSection:
PERSONAL HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
The information contained in this publication is intended to assist employers and employees to choose hearing protectors that will give suitable protection against excessive noise levels and exposures. It is based on ... and the Joint Australian/New ZealaSection:
SELECTING HEARING PROTECTORS WITH ADEQUATE NOISE REDUCTIONContext:
ADDITIONAL NOTE: During the development of the AS/NZS 1270: 2002, the Standards committee considered the different assessment systems available and the class system was chosen to replace the Australian SLC80 system in Australia and the Grading system in NSection:
SELECTION AND USE OF HEARING PROTECTORSContext:
New Zealand occupational noise regulations and codes of practice specify that hearing protector selection is to be based on attenuation data obtained in accordance with the Standard. This being the case, it is vital that such data reflects the attenuation