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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
56Meaning of exposure standard for noise
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56 Meaning of exposure standard for noise
(1) In these Regulations:
exposure standard for noise, in relation to a person, means:
(a) L Aeq,8h of 85 dB(A); or
(b) L C,peak of 140 dB(C).
LAeq,8h means the eight-hour equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure level in decibels (dB(A)) referenced to 20 μPa,
determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 (Occupational
noise management – Measurement and assessment of noise
immission and exposure).
LC,peak means the C-weighted peak sound pressure level in decibels
(dB(C)) referenced to 20 μPa, determined in accordance with
AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 (Occupational noise management –
Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure).