S.L. 646.20 Art. 2Interpretation.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:

"the Act" means the Health and Safety at Work Act;

"Authority" means the Occupational Health and Safety Authority established by article 4 of the Act; "daily noise exposure level (L ) (dB(A) re. 20 µPa)" means EX,8h the time-weighted average of the noise exposure levels for a nominal eight-hour working day as defined by international standard ISO 1999: 1990, point 3.6. It covers all noises present at work, including impulsive noise; "the Minister" means the Minister responsible for occupational FROM RISKS RESULTING FROM EXPOSURE TO NOISE)

health and safety; "peak sound pressure (P )" means the maximum value of the peak ‘C’- frequency weighted instantaneous noise pressure; "weekly noise exposure level (L )" means the time-weighted EX,8h average of the daily noise exposure levels for a nominal week of five eight-hour working days as defined by international standard ISO 1999:1990, point 3.6 (note 2).