Table of Contents
1 SCOPE
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
3 DEFINITIONS
4 MEASURES OF NOISE EMISSION, IMMISSION AND EXPOSURE
5 OBJECTIVE OF NOISE ASSESSMENTS
6 TYPES OF NOISE ASSESSMENT
7 INSTRUMENTATION AND CALIBRATION
8 NOISE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
9 NOISE EVALUATION
10 CHECKLISTS
APPENDICES
A COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PEOPLE UNDERTAKING
DETAILED NOISE ASSESSMENTS
B TOPICS RECOMMENDED FOR INCLUSION IN A TRAINING
COURSE FOR NOISE ASSESSMENT
C RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR MEASUREMENT OF SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS FROM HEADPHONES OR INSERT EARPHONES
D GENERAL INFORMATION ON AUXILIARY MEASURING DEVICES
E PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF E[A,T], L[Aeq,T] AND
L[Aeq,8h]
F RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN L[Aeq,8h] AND E[A,T] VALUES
G NOISE ASSESSMENT REPORT PROFORMA
Abstract
Sets out requirements for, and provides guidance on, the types of noise assessments which may be necessary and suitable noise measuring instruments to carry them out. The procedures for noise measurement are also included.
Scope
This Standard sets out requirements for, and provides guidance on, the types of noise assessments which may be necessary and suitable noise measuring instruments to carry them out. The procedures for noise measurement are also included.
The type and detail of assessments carried out will depend on the use that is to be made of the information obtained.
The type of measuring instruments and procedures to be used for the measurement of noise levels will depend on such factors as the type of workplace, type of noise, work patterns and information required.
History
First published in Australia as part of AS 1269-1976.
Second edition 1979.
Third edition 1983.
Fourth edition 1989.
Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 1269.1:1998.
Second edition 2005.