Factory and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations
Factory and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations
Factory and Machinery (Noise Exposure) Regulations
REGULATIONS 1989
NOISE IS A SENSATION OF ACOUSTIC WAVES ; UNPLEASANT, UNNWANTED DISTURBING SOUND
• Permissible exposure limit (PEL) : 90db (A) 8-hr TWA i.e heavy truck, construction sites, chainsaw
• Action level (AL) : 85db (A) 8-hr TWA ; start taking precaution
• Max 115db (A) at any time
• Impulsive nose (sudden burst of noise)mwith peak level not exceeding 140db i.e jet engine/gunshot