Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00426:reg:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00426
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 0 (pt 14/20)
Character Range: 58551–61786

use and operation.

7.4 Installers
Installers must ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that the plant or structure is installed in such a way that it is without risks to the health and safety of persons. For example, installers should ensure that the installation is undertaken according to the designer's specifications. Isolating vibrating sources of noise may involve installing large heavy machines on separate bases or in such a way that they do not directly contact the remainder of the building structure.
Installers should also provide information to potential users about the conditions required for safe use, including maintenance requirements.

7.5 What information should be provided to potential users?
Designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers must give purchasers and other potential users the information they need to safely use the plant, including the results of any calculations, analysis or testing carried out.
Information must include the noise emission values of the plant, the operating conditions of the plant when the noise emission is measured and the methods used to measure the noise emission. This information will help purchasers choose plant with low noise levels.
The testing information that should be supplied to the purchaser is listed in Table 5. Where relevant information on test procedures is contained in a test standard or a test report, reference to the standard or the report should be included. Information should be provided on peak noise levels, where relevant, as well as on continuous noise levels.
Where there is a selection of noise measurement results available, the preferred measurement is the sound pressure level at the operator's position.
Instructions for safe use should be communicated in a way that can be easily understood by users.

Table 5 Minimum noise testing information

Supplier's details                            For example, name, local address, telephone and/or facsimile number , email

Manufacturer's details                        For example, name, address, telephone and/or facsimile number ,email

Details of the plant tested                   Including any noise controls, for example, make, model, serial number, relevant capacity/rating

Title or number                               Including details of any departures from the standard. For example,
of specific test standard or code followed    if a machine needed to be mounted differently to the method given
                                              in the standard, the alternative mounting should be described

Details of operating conditions               If not specified in the standard, or if no specific test standard is available for the type of plant being tested. For example, test machine load, speed, type of material processed, details of installation and mounting of test machine, details of test environment, description
                                              of measurement instrumentation and procedure. Reference to a test report containing this information will suffice

Measurement position(s)                       For example, operator's ear or 1 metre from machines

Index measured                                For example, sound pressure level