CEN/TC 159/WG 5 - Guidance document for hearing protectors

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.

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