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Document ID (ISN)101901
CIS number 03-885
ISBN(s) 83-88703-18-8
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Kotarbińska E.
Title Guidance for the use of hearing protectors at noisy workplaces
Original title Zasady użytkowania ochronników słuchu na hałaśliwych stanowiskach pracy [in Polish]
Bibliographic information Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland, 2001. 23p. Illus. 22 ref.
Abstract Booklet containing guidance on the use of hearing protectors. Contents: effects of exposure to noise; legislation on hearing protectors; types of hearing protectors; acoustic and technical characteristics of hearing protectors; methods for the selection of hearing protectors; recommendations applicable to the use of hearing protectors.
Descriptors (primary) occupational hygiene; hearing protection; plant safety and health organization; noise; personal protective equipment; Poland
Descriptors (secondary) description of equipment; legal aspects; noise level; conditions of work; hearing loss; selection of equipment; safety guides; noise control; hearing level; earmuffs; acoustic helmets; safety rules; limitation of exposure
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvincePoland
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Personal protection
Noise
Hearing protection