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Document ID (ISN)37335
CIS number 82-378
Year 1981
Convention or series no. ISO 4869
Author(s)
International Organization for Standardization
Title Acoustics - Measurement of sound attenuation of hearing protectors - Subjective method
Original title Acoustique - Mesurage d'affaiblissement acoustique des protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Méthode subjective [in French]
Bibliographic information Case postale 56, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland, 15 Dec. 1981. 4p. Price: SF.15.00.
Abstract This international standard gives references and definitions, and specifies the conditions for evaluating the sound attenuation of hearing protectors determined at the threshold of audibility: test signals, test site, test equipment, test subjects, test procedure, reporting of data (test protocol). German translation may be obtained from Beuth Verlag GmbH, Burggrafenstrasse 4-7, 1000 Berlin 30, Fed.Rep. of Germany.
Descriptors (primary) hearing protection; sound attenuation; noise; ISO
Descriptors (secondary) subjective assessment; replaced; standard; description of technique; translation
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Noise
Hearing protection