56Meaning of exposure standard for noise

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).