What is BS EN 17479 about?
BS EN 17479 is a European standard that focuses on hearing protectors. BS EN 17479 gives guidelines for the appropriate selection of fit testing methods and measurement and provides practical guidelines on fit testing methods, their uses and limitations.
BS EN 17479 specifies a procedure for checking that a specific hearing protector is suitable for use by a specific individual by assessing the physical fit, seal, sound attenuation or other properties of the hearing protector.
Note: BS EN 17479 does not specify the technical requirements for manufacturing fit testing equipment.
Who is BS EN 17479 for?
BS EN 17479 on the selection of individual fit testing methods for hearing protectors is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hearing protectors
- Quality control personnel
- Healthcare specialists and supervisors
Why should you use BS EN 17479?
The need for the use of hearing protectors is obvious nowadays. Appropriate hearing protection is chosen based on different selection criteria such as required sound attenuation, comfort, workplace environment and a possible need for communication, audibility of important sounds etc.
BS EN 17479 specifies a procedure for checking that a specific hearing protector is suitable for use by a specific individual by assessing the physical fit, seal, sound attenuation or other properties of the hearing protector.
BS EN 17479 guidelines for the appropriate selection of fit testing methods and measurement enable you to produce hearing protectors with a suitable fit ensuring the comfort of your consumers.
