Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022
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) LAeq,8h of 85 dB(A); or
(b) LC,peak of 140 dB(C).
(2) In this regulation –
LAeq,8h means the eight-hour equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level in decibels (dB(A)) referenced to 20 micropascals, 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 micropascals, determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 (Occupational noise management – Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure).