7.2 Requirements for hearing protectors
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7.2 Requirements for hearing protectors

  7.2.1 The individual hearing protectors shall be so selected as to eliminate the risk to hearing or to reduce the risk to an acceptable level as specified in paragraph 7.2.2. The ship operator shall make every effort to ensure the wearing of hearing protectors and shall be responsible for checking the effectiveness of measures taken in compliance of this Code.

  7.2.2 Hearing protectors shall be of a type such that they can reduce sound pressure levels to 85 dB(A) or less (see section 5.1). Selection of suitable hearing protectors should be in accordance with the HML-method described in ISO 4869-2:1994 (see explanation and example in appendix 2). Noise-cancelling technology may be used if the headset(s) have equivalent performance to hearing protectors in their unpowered condition.

  7.2.2.1 Noise-cancelling headsets specifications should be as per confirmed manufacturer specifications.

Parent topic: Chapter 7 - Ear Protection and Warning Information
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