CEN/TC 159/WG 5 - Guidance document for hearing protectors
To be responsible for preparing European standards on guidance on correct selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors. Additionally, to be responsible for the development of performance requirements and test methods for fit testing systems for determination of the individual hearing protection performance.
Guidance document for hearing protectors
To be responsible for preparing European standards on guidance on correct selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors. Additionally, to be responsible for the development of performance requirements and test methods for fit testing systems for determination of the individual hearing protection performance.
General Information
This document gives guidelines for the appropriate selection of fit testing methods and measurement, and provides practical guidelines on fit testing methods, their uses and limitations.
This document does not specify the technical requirements for manufacturing fit testing equipment.
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This document gives recommendations for the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors.
- Standard37 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document gives recommendations for the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors.
- Standard49 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
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CEN/TC 159/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Guidance document for hearing protectors" and is responsible for: To be responsible for preparing European standards on guidance on correct selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors. Additionally, to be responsible for the development of performance requirements and test methods for fit testing systems for determination of the individual hearing protection performance. This committee has published 3 standards.
CEN/TC 159/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To be responsible for preparing European standards on guidance on correct selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors. Additionally, to be responsible for the development of performance requirements and test methods for fit testing systems for determination of the individual hearing protection performance. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.