Ordinance No.66/2005 (22 Dec.) of the Minister of Health concerning the minimum occupational health and safety requirements of employees exposed to noise Jurisdiction Hungary Year 2005 Published in Hungarian Original/other title [Hungarian] Az egészségügyi miniszter 66/2005. (XII. 22.) rendelete a munkavállalókat érő zajexpozícióra vonatkozó minimális egészségi és biztonsági követelményekről Serial title Magyar Közlöny Source 22 Dec. 2005, No.166, p.10515-10524. Online availability [Hungarian] http://www.magyarkozlony.hu/nkonline/MKPDF/2005/MK166.pdf, [Hungarian] http://net.jogtar.hu/jr/gen/hjegy_doc.cgi?docid=A0500066.EUM Descriptors [Primary] Hungary, noise [Secondary] audiology, audiometric tests, directive, exposure evaluation, hearing protection, limitation of exposure, noise control, noise level Subject category Physical hazards Abstract Regulation issued under the authority of Act No.93 of 1993 concerning occupational safety and health (CIS 04-5). It implements in Hungary the provisions of European Directive 2003/10/EC (CIS 06-253). Contents: aim and scope (it lays down the minimum requirements for the protection of workers against the possible effects of noise, especially insofar as they pose a risk to hearing); definitions; exposure limit values (87dB(A) and 200Pa) and exposure action values (80-85dB(A) and 112-140Pa); obligations of employers (determination and assessment of risks, provisions aimed at avoiding and reducing exposure, personal protection, limitation of exposure, worker information and training, consultation and participation of workers); health surveillance; derogations. In annex: detailed description of noise measurement and evaluation in the workplace. CIS No. 06-754 Database ID 105480