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60.60 Standard published Apr 3, 2024
CEN
CEN/TC 159 Hearing protectors
European Norm
13.340.20 Head protective equipment
This document is applicable to earplugs supplemented by a safety-related audio input. The audio signal can be transmitted by electrical input or other communication like Bluetooth . It specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking and user information related to the inclusion of the safety-related audio input.
Earplugs with safety-related audio input are designed to provide speech information and warning signals, while providing attenuation of external sound. They may be selected for use in a number of different environments, for example in air traffic communication, in the police forces, in the broadcasting and entertainment industries.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
PUBLISHED
EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024
60.60
Standard published
Apr 3, 2024