BS EN 352‑5 is the fifth part of the hearing protectors multi-series.
BS EN 352‑5 applies to active noise reduction (ANR) earmuffs. BS EN 352‑5 specifies requirements on construction, design, performance, marking, and user information related to the inclusion of the active noise reduction facility.
The requirements of BS EN 352‑5 are concerned with the active noise reduction performance of the earmuffs.
BS EN 352‑5 on active noise reduction earmuffs is useful for:
Active noise reduction earmuffs are designed to provide additional attenuation of external sounds using a noise cancellation circuit.
If you are a manufacturer BS EN 352‑5 provides you with performance measurements for active noise reduction earmuffs ensuring your products meet the minimum safety requirements. BS EN 352‑5 also specifies marking requirements for active noise reduction earmuffs ensuring that your clients are well informed about your product.
BS EN 352‑5 helps you to produce active noise reduction earmuffs that meet the requirements of the consumer markets.
BS EN 352‑5:2020 supersedes EN 352-5:2002 and EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005 and includes some technical changes concerning EN 352-5:2002 and EN 352-5:2002/A1:2005:
EN 352-5:2018