Noise is one of the most widespread occupational hazards in industry, construction, and service sectors. This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of French regulations (Decree 2006-892) and best practices for assessing, reducing, and managing noise exposure in the workplace.
Subject
What are the legal noise exposure thresholds? How can noise risk be measured and assessed using the right tools? What hearing protection PPE should you choose and how can you integrate it into your prevention strategy? This white paper provides concrete answers for HSE departments, field managers, and members of the Works Council.
Key points to remember
- Exposure limit values (ELVs): 87 dB(A) and 140 dB(C)
- Lower action values: 80 dB(A) / 135 dB(C) — information and training required
- Higher action values: 85 dB(A) / 137 dB(C) — mandatory reduction program
- Audiometric monitoring is mandatory once action values exceed the threshold.