| Document ID (ISN) | 65804 |
| CIS number |
95-1953 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
Bestillingsnr. 398 A
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| Title |
Directive on noise at the workplace - Regulation with commentary [Norway] |
| Original title |
Forskrift - Støy på arbeidsplassen: Forskrifter med kommentarer [in Norwegian] |
| Bibliographic information |
Direktoratet for arbeidstilsynet, Postboks 8103 Dep., 0032 Oslo, Norway, Sep. 1993. 20p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
These regulations (effective on 1 Jan. 1994, the date on which the Treaty on entering the European Economic Area came into force) satisfying the requirements of Directive 86/188/EEC (see CIS 87-45) replace the 1982 regulations on noise (CIS 85-658). They lay down 8-hour noise exposure limits for 3 categories of work: work requiring a large amount of mental concentration (maximum permissible level 55dB(A)), work requiring verbal communication or great accuracy and attention (70dB(A)) and work involving noisy equipment (85dB(A)); the recommended limits are 10dB lower. Workers exposed to equivalent continuous noise levels > 85dB(A) or peak noise levels > 130dB(C) should wear hearing protectors. Technical equipment is to be chosen and installed with a view to limiting the noise emitted by it. If there is reason to assume that the noise level exceeds the recommended limits, the employer should have the noise level measured and take measures to reduce exposure. All workers exposed to equivalent continuous noise levels > 80dB(A) or peak noise levels > 130dB(C) should undergo annual audiometric tests. Detailed commentaries. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hearing damage risk criteria; Norway; hearing conservation; noise control; noise |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; noise level; limitation of exposure; audiometric tests; noise measurement; directive; comment on directive; exposure evaluation |
| Document type |
A - Laws, regulations, directives |
| Country / State or Province | Norway |
| Subject(s) |
Standards and directives with the force of law
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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