2.4.3 Sound pressure
The Machinery directive 2006/42/EC obliges the manufacturer and/or the distributor of a machine to indicate the
noise emitted by the machine in the operating instructions. The noise emission level at the workplace L
PA
is the first
thing required as a noise emission characteristic.
Maximum value of the instantaneous C-rated sound pressure at the
workstations of the operating personnel
The numerical values mentioned are emission and not necessarily safe working levels. The factors influencing the
actual exposure level of the employees include the characteristics of the work area, other noise sources, like the
number of machines, the other processes running nearby and the processing itself. This information should allow
the machine user to make a better hazard and risk assessment. Any necessary measures concerning the use of
personal protective equipment result from the risk assessment of the workplace in according with the Ordinance
on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) or other national requirements in the country of operation.
2.5 Type plate
The type plate is attached to the front left of the machine. Maintain the type plate in readable condition.