EN 352-6:2020
(Main)Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input
Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input
This European Standard is applicable to earmuffs supplemented by a safety-related audio input. It specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information related to the inclusion of the safety-related audio input.
Gehörschützer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen - Teil 6: Kapselgehörschützer mit sicherheitsrelevantem Audioinput
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für Kapselgehörschützer mit sicherheitsrelevantem Audioinput. Das Audiosignal kann über einen elektrischen Eingang oder andere Kommunikationssysteme, wie Bluetooth , übertragen werden. Es legt für die Integration des sicherheitsrelevanten Audioinputs Anforderungen hinsichtlich Konstruktion, Gestaltung, Leistung, Kennzeichnung und Benutzerinformationen fest.
Kapselgehörschützer mit sicherheitsrelevantem Audioinput haben die Aufgabe, Sprachinformationen und Warnsignale wiederzugeben während Umgebungsgeräusche gedämmt werden. Sie können in einer ganzen Reihe von Arbeitssituationen Verwendung finden, z. B. im Bereich der Flugkommunikation, bei der Polizei sowie in der Rundfunk- und Unterhaltungsindustrie.
Protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 6 : Serre-tête avec entrée audio
La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux serre-tête avec en supplément une entrée audio dédiée à la sécurité. Elle spécifie les exigences en matière de construction, de conception, de performances et de marquage ainsi que les informations destinées à l’utilisateur pour ce qui concerne l’incorporation de l'entrée audio dédiée à la sécurité.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 352-6:2003
Varovala sluha - Varnostne zahteve - 6. del: Naušniki z varnostnim avdio vhodom
Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio
input
Gehörschützer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfungen - Teil 6:
Kapselgehörschützer mit Kommunikationseinrichtungen
Protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 6 : Serre-
tête avec entrée audio
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 352-6:2020
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 352-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 352-6:2002
English Version
Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6:
Earmuffs with safety-related audio input
Protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Exigences de Gehörschützer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
sécurité et essais - Partie 6 : Serre-tête avec entrée und Prüfungen - Teil 6: Kapselgehörschützer mit
audio Kommunikationseinrichtungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 June 2018.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 352-6:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Sound output levels and criterion input signal . 6
5 Marking . 6
6 Manufacturer's instructions and information . 6
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered. 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 352-6:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 159 “Hearing
protectors”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 352-6:2002.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
Clause/Paragraph/Table/Figure Change
removed, reference to EN 13819-3:2019 7.5.1 and 7.6.1
Clause 5
added
Annex A removed
removed, reference to EN 13819-3:2019 7.5.1 and 7.6.1
Annex B
added
NOTE 1 The technical changes referred to include the significant technical changes from the EN revised but
is not an exhaustive list of all modifications from the previous edition.
NOTE 2 The modifications include previously issued guidance documents according to Article 24 §11 in the
EU Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. No changes have been made to minimum
safety requirements. The modifications do not affect the state of art of the product requirements for these
products.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
The requirements of the standard are concerned with the safety-related audio input performance of the
earmuffs. Sound output levels and criterion input signals are reported in the user information.
EN 352-6 is part of a family of standards describing product requirements:
— EN 352-1, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 1: Earmuffs
— EN 352-2, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 2: Earplugs
— EN 352-3, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 3: Earmuffs attached to head
protection and/or face protection devices
— EN 352-4, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 4: Level-dependent earmuffs
— EN 352-5, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 5: Active noise reduction earmuffs
— EN 352-6, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio
input
— EN 352-7, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 7: Level-dependent earplugs
— EN 352-8, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs
— EN 352-9, Hearing protect
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 352-6:2003
VVarovala sluha - Varnostne zahteve - 6. del: Naušniki z varnostnim avdio vhodom
Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio
input
Gehörschützer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfungen - Teil 6:
Kapselgehörschützer mit Kommunikationseinrichtungen
Protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Exigences de sécurité et essais - Partie 6 : Serre-
tête avec entrée audio
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 352-6:2020
ICS:
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 352-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.20 Supersedes EN 352-6:2002
English Version
Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6:
Earmuffs with safety-related audio input
Protecteurs individuels contre le bruit - Exigences de Gehörschützer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
sécurité et essais - Partie 6 : Serre-tête avec entrée und Prüfungen - Teil 6: Kapselgehörschützer mit
audio Kommunikationseinrichtungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 June 2018.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 352-6:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Sound output levels and criterion input signal . 6
5 Marking . 6
6 Manufacturer's instructions and information . 6
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered. 8
Bibliography . 9
European foreword
This document (EN 352-6:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 159 “Hearing
protectors”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 352-6:2002.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
Clause/Paragraph/Table/Figure Change
removed, reference to EN 13819-3:2019 7.5.1 and 7.6.1
Clause 5
added
Annex A removed
removed, reference to EN 13819-3:2019 7.5.1 and 7.6.1
Annex B
added
NOTE 1 The technical changes referred to include the significant technical changes from the EN revised but
is not an exhaustive list of all modifications from the previous edition.
NOTE 2 The modifications include previously issued guidance documents according to Article 24 §11 in the
EU Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. No changes have been made to minimum
safety requirements. The modifications do not affect the state of art of the product requirements for these
products.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
The requirements of the standard are concerned with the safety-related audio input performance of the
earmuffs. Sound output levels and criterion input signals are reported in the user information.
EN 352-6 is part of a family of standards describing product requirements:
— EN 352-1, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 1: Earmuffs
— EN 352-2, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 2: Earplugs
— EN 352-3, Hearing protectors — General requirements — Part 3: Earmuffs attached to head
protection and/or face protection devices
— EN 352-4, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 4: Level-dependent earmuffs
— EN 352-5, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 5: Active noise reduction earmuffs
— EN 352-6, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio
input
— EN 352-7, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 7: Level-dependent earplugs
— EN 352-8, Hearing protectors — Safety requirements — Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs
— EN 352-9, Hearing protec
...
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 352-6:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Hearing protectors - Safety requirements - Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to earmuffs supplemented by a safety-related audio input. It specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information related to the inclusion of the safety-related audio input.
This European Standard is applicable to earmuffs supplemented by a safety-related audio input. It specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information related to the inclusion of the safety-related audio input.
EN 352-6:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 352-6:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 352-6:2002, EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-6:2020/FprA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 352-6:2020 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/031, M/571. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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La norme EN 352-6:2020, intitulée "Protecteurs d'audition - Exigences de sécurité - Partie 6 : Casques avec entrée audio liée à la sécurité", est un document essentiel qui régit les exigences relatives aux casques antibruit, notamment ceux intégrant un audio lié à la sécurité. Son champ d'application est particulièrement pertinent dans les environnements où la protection auditive est cruciale tout en permettant aux utilisateurs d'optimiser la communication ou de recevoir des informations sonores nécessaires à leur sécurité. Cette norme définit des exigences claires en matière de construction, de conception, de performance, de marquage et d'informations destinées à l'utilisateur. Parmi ses points forts, mentionnons la capacité à garantir que les casques ne compromettent pas la sécurité des utilisateurs tout en offrant la possibilité d'utiliser un audio lié à la sécurité. Cela est particulièrement bénéfique dans des secteurs tels que la construction, l'industrie ou même lors d'événements, où le niveau de bruit est élevé. En intégrant des exigences spécifiques sur le marquage et l'information à l'utilisateur, la norme EN 352-6:2020 assure que les utilisateurs comprennent les fonctionnalités et les limites des casques, ce qui est fondamental pour une utilisation appropriée. De plus, elle établit des critères de performance permettant d'évaluer l'efficacité des protections auditives en conditions réelles. La pertinence de cette norme s'étend également à la conformité avec des législations de sécurité au travail, garantissant que les professionnels puissent compter sur des équipements qui protègent efficacement leur audition tout en restant informés de leur environnement. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 352-6:2021 représente un cadre normatif indispensable pour les fabricants et utilisateurs de casques de protection auditive intégrant une entrée audio liée à la sécurité, renforçant ainsi la sécurité et le bien-être dans des environnements bruyants.
The EN 352-6:2020 standard provides a comprehensive framework governing the safety requirements for earmuffs with safety-related audio input. This standard applies specifically to earmuffs that incorporate audio input systems designed to ensure user safety while effectively delivering sound. One of its key strengths is the robust specification of requirements which are pivotal for the construction and design of these earmuffs. By outlining necessary performance criteria, the standard facilitates the creation of products that not only protect the user's hearing but also allow for clear audio communication when required. This dual functionality enhances the practical use of hearing protectors in various environments where both safety and communication are important. Moreover, the detailed marking and user information requirements included in EN 352-6:2020 bolster user safety and comprehension. This aspect is critical as it ensures end-users are adequately informed about the capabilities and limitations of the earmuffs they are utilizing, promoting responsible use and compliance with safety standards. The relevance of this standard extends beyond immediate safety concerns; it also contributes to the broader context of occupational health and safety by integrating audio communication capabilities into hearing protection devices. This integration is particularly pertinent in industries where situational awareness and clear auditory signals can mitigate risks associated with hearing loss and workplace accidents. Overall, the EN 352-6:2020 standard stands out for its detailed and user-oriented approach to the safety requirements of earmuffs with audio input, thus ensuring both protection and functionality align with contemporary safety practices.
SIST EN 352-6:2021 표준은 청력 보호기구 중 안전과 관련된 오디오 입력이 포함된 귀마개에 적용되는 유럽 표준으로, 귀마개 설계 및 성능에 있어 필수적인 요구사항을 명시합니다. 이 표준은 특수한 오디오 입력 기능을 갖춘 귀마개를 사용하는 사용자들에게 보호와 관련된 안전성을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 귀마개에 대한 명확한 요구사항을 제시하여 제조업체가 안전 관련 오디오 특성을 통합할 수 있도록 돕는 것입니다. 건축, 디자인, 성능, 마크 및 사용자 정보와 같은 다양한 요소에 대한 기준을 설정함으로써 사용자들이 귀마개가 제공하는 안전성을 확실히 이해하고 활용할 수 있게 합니다. 또한, SIST EN 352-6:2021 표준은 귀마개를 사용하는 사람들이 오디오 입력의 안전성과 관련된 위험을 최소화하면서도 실질적인 청력 보호를 받을 수 있도록 유도합니다. 이러한 요구사항은 귀마개의 성능을 극대화하고 사용자의 경험을 향상시키는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이로 인해 산업 전반에 걸쳐 귀마개의 적용 가능성과 사용자의 안전이 더욱 보장됩니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 352-6:2021 표준은 귀마개에 대한 안전 요구사항을 명확히 하여 사용자의 안전을 최우선으로 하며, 현대적인 청력 보호 솔루션을 제공합니다.
SIST EN 352-6:2021は、耳保護具の中でも特に安全に関連した音声入力を備えたイヤーマフに焦点を当てた欧州標準です。この標準は、耳保護具の構造、デザイン、性能、マーキング、及び安全関連音声入力の使用に関する情報提供に対する要件を明確に規定しています。 この標準の強みは、耳保護具の安全性を高めるための詳細な基準を提供する点にあります。特に、音声入力機能があるイヤーマフは、作業環境におけるコミュニケーションを可能にしつつ、外部の騒音から耳を保護する役割を果たします。これにより、従業員は、危険な状況を認識しながらも、安全に仕事を行えるようになります。 さらに、SIST EN 352-6:2021は耳保護具に対するマーキングの要件を明示しており、製品管理や適切な使用を促進します。ユーザーに対しては、正しい使用方法やメンテナンスについての情報が提供されるため、ええ、耳保護具の効果を最大化することが期待できます。 この標準は、耳保護具市場のニーズに応える重要な役割を担っており、使用者や製造者にとっての信頼性を高めます。特に、安全関連音声入力が必要とされる状況において、SIST EN 352-6:2021は、質の高い製品を選ぶための基準としての意義を持っています。
Die Norm EN 352-6:2020 behandelt die Sicherheitsanforderungen von Gehörschutz, insbesondere von Ohrenschützern mit sicherheitsrelevantem Audioeingang. Diese europäische Norm ist in einem wichtigen Kontext relevant, da sie sicherstellt, dass die Hörschutzeinrichtungen nicht nur den Anforderungen an Lärmschutz gerecht werden, sondern auch die Möglichkeit bieten, sicherheitsrelevante Audioinformationen zu integrieren. Die Stärken der Norm liegen in ihrer umfassenden Berücksichtigung von Konstruktions- und Designaspekten, die für die Leistung und die Benutzerfreundlichkeit von Ohrenschützern mit Audioeingang entscheidend sind. Durch die spezifischen Anforderungen an die Konstruktion wird sichergestellt, dass die Ohrenschützer zuverlässig im Gebrauch sind und gleichzeitig die notwendige akustische Kommunikation bieten, ohne die Schutzfunktionen zu beeinträchtigen. Die Norm legt wichtige Kriterien fest, die die Sicherheit der Nutzer gewährleisten und gleichzeitig sicherstellen, dass die Benutzerinformationen klar und verständlich sind. Ein weiterer relevanter Aspekt der EN 352-6:2020 ist die Markierung, die es den Nutzern erleichtert, die Eigenschaft und die Funktionsweise der Ohrenschützer zu erkennen. Dies trägt zur Transparenz bei und fördert das Vertrauen der Verbraucher in die Sicherheit und Effizienz der Produkte. Insgesamt ist diese Norm besonders relevant für Unternehmen, die Hörschutze entwickeln und herstellen, sowie für Endanwender, die einen effektiven Gehörschutz in Kombination mit Audioeingang benötigen. Die Norm unterstützt die Weiterentwicklung sicherer Produkte, die den aktuellen Bedürfnissen der Arbeitsplätze und der Freizeitgestaltung gerecht werden.
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