BS EN 17479:2021
Hearing protectors. Guidance on selection of individual fit testing methods

Standard No.

BS EN 17479:2021

Release Date

2021

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS EN 17479:2021

Scope

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 17479:2021 history

• 2021 BS EN 17479:2021 Hearing protectors. Guidance on selection of individual fit testing methods