Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083:reg:56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01083
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 56
Character Range: 156790–157525

56  Meaning of exposure standard for noise
 (1) In these Regulations, exposure standard for noise, in relation to a person, means:
 (a) LAeq,8h of 85 dB(A); or
 (b) LC,peak of 140 dB(C).
 (2) In this regulation:
LAeq,8h means the eight‑hour equivalent continuous A‑weighted sound pressure level in decibels (dB(A)) referenced to 20 micropascals, determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 (Occupational noise management—Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure).
LC,peak means the C‑weighted peak sound pressure level in decibels (dB(C)) referenced to 20 micropascals, determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 (Occupational noise management—Measurement and assessment of noise immission and exposure).