Law 31/1995 of 8 November on the Prevention of Occupational Risks determines the basic body of guarantees and precise responsibilities to establish an adequate level of protection of workers ' health against the risks arising from working conditions, in the framework of a coherent, coordinated and effective policy.

According to article 6 of the law, it is the regulatory norms that must go through the most technical aspects of the preventive measures, establishing the minimum measures that must be taken for the adequate protection of the workers. Such measures include those aimed at ensuring the protection of workers from the risks arising from exposure to noise at work.

Likewise, the safety and health of workers have been the subject of various International Labor Organization Conventions ratified by Spain and which, therefore, are part of our legal system. It stresses, as a general rule, the Convention No. 155 of 22 June 1981 on the safety and health of workers and the working environment, ratified by Spain on 26 July 1985.

In the field of the European Union, Article 137.2 of the Treaty establishing the European Community sets out to improve, in particular, the working environment, in order to protect the health and safety of workers. With this legal basis, the European Union has in recent years been providing a highly advanced regulatory body to ensure a better level of protection of the health and safety of workers.

This regulatory body is made up of several specific directives. Directive 2003 /10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 February 2003 on the minimum requirements for the protection of workers against risks related to noise exposure has been adopted health and safety related to the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise), which repeals Directive 86 /188/EEC of 12 May, which is transposed into our national law by means of Royal Decree 1316/1989, 27 October on the protection of workers from the risks arising from exposure to noise during the job. This royal decree repeals Royal Decree 1316/1989 and transposed into Spanish law Directive 2003 /10/EC.

The royal decree consists of twelve articles, two additional provisions, a transitional provision, a derogation provision, two final provisions and three annexes. The rule lays down a number of minimum requirements which are intended to protect workers from the risks to their safety and health arising from exposure to noise, in particular the risks to the safety of workers. hearing; regulates provisions to prevent or reduce exposure, so that risks arising from exposure to noise are removed at source or reduced to the lowest possible level, and includes the business obligation of establish and implement a programme of technical and organisational measures designed to reduce exposure to noise, when the higher exposure values giving rise to an action are exceeded; it determines the exposure limit values and the exposure values that give rise to an action, specifying the circumstances and conditions under which it may be use the weekly exposure level instead of the daily exposure level to assess the noise levels to which the workers are exposed; it provides for various specifications regarding risk assessment, setting out in the first instance the obligation for the employer to carry out an assessment based on the measurement of the noise levels, including a list of those aspects to which the employer should pay particular attention when assessing risks; includes specific provisions on the use by workers of protective equipment individual; specifies that workers must not in any case be exposed to values higher than the exposure limit value; they collect two of the basic rights in preventive matters, such as the need for training and information on workers, as well as the way in which workers exercise their right to be consulted and to participate in the prevention aspects; provisions are laid down for the monitoring of the health of workers in relation to risks from exposure to noise.

The royal decree introduces the exception granted by the directive for situations where the use of hearing protectors may cause a greater risk to safety or health than the failure to do so, in certain conditions and with a number of additional guarantees.

The additional provision first includes an obligation which is essential for the purpose of complying with the provisions of Article 11 of the Directive. In order to ensure that the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has the relevant information to enable it to justify the derogations applied in our country, it may send the European Commission the information required in the directive, the competent labour authorities will have to send every four years counted from the entry into force of this royal decree to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs the list of the exceptions that in their respective territories apply, indicating the precise circumstances and reasons underlying those exceptions.

In addition, also in accordance with the provisions of the directive, it provides for a transitional regime in respect of the music and leisure sectors, as well as for personnel on board ships of maritime navigation.

In the elaboration of this royal decree, the most representative trade union and business organizations have been consulted and the National Commission on Safety and Health at Work has been heard.

In its virtue, on the proposal of the Ministers of Labour and Social Affairs, of Health and Consumer Affairs and Industry, Tourism and Trade, in agreement with the Council of State and after deliberation of the Council of Ministers at its meeting of the day March 10, 2006,

DISPONGO:

Article 1. Object.

This royal decree aims, in the framework of Law 31/1995, of 8 November, on the Prevention of Occupational Risks, to lay down minimum provisions for the protection of workers against risks to their safety and health resulting from exposure to noise, in particular the risks to hearing.

Article 2. Definitions.

For the purposes of this royal decree, the physical parameters used for risk assessment are defined in Annex I.

Article 3. Scope of application.

1. The provisions of this royal decree shall apply to activities in which workers are or may be exposed to risks arising from noise as a result of their work.

2. The provisions of Royal Decree 39/1997 of 17 January 1997 on the Regulation of the Prevention Services shall apply in full to the whole of the field referred to in Article 1, without prejudice to the most stringent provisions or specified in this royal decree.

Article 4. Provisions aimed at avoiding or reducing exposure.

1. The risks arising from exposure to noise shall be removed at source or reduced to the lowest possible level, taking into account technical progress and the availability of risk control measures at their source.

The reduction of these risks will be based on the general principles of prevention set out in Article 15 of Law 31/1995 of 8 November, and will take particular account of:

a) other working methods that reduce the need to expose yourself to noise;

(b) the choice of suitable work equipment which generates the lowest possible noise level, taking into account the work to which they are intended, including the possibility of providing workers with appropriate working equipment the provisions of the rules on the placing on the market of such equipment whose objective or result is to limit exposure to noise;

(c) the design and layout of workplaces and places of work;

d) adequate information and training to teach workers how to use the work equipment correctly with a view to minimizing their exposure to noise;

e) technical noise reduction:

1. °) reduction of air noise, for example, by means of screens, enclosures, coatings with acoustically absorbent material;

2. °) noise reduction transmitted by solid bodies, e.g. by buffer or insulation;

(f) appropriate programmes for the maintenance of work equipment, the workplace and the workplace;

g) reducing noise by organizing work:

1. º) limitation of duration and intensity of exposure;

2. º) proper sorting of the working time.

2. On the basis of the risk assessment referred to in Article 6, where the higher exposure values giving rise to an action are exceeded, the employer shall establish and implement a programme of technical and organisational measures, which shall include: they shall be integrated in the planning of the undertaking's preventive activity, which is intended to reduce noise exposure, taking into account in particular the measures referred to in paragraph 1.

3. On the basis of the risk assessment referred to in Article 6, workplaces in which workers may be exposed to noise levels exceeding the higher exposure values giving rise to an action shall be subject to the following conditions: of appropriate signage in accordance with the provisions of Royal Decree 485/1997 of 14 April 1997 on minimum requirements for signs of safety and health at work. In addition, where it is technically feasible and the risk of exposure justifies it, such places shall be demarcated and access limited to them.

4. Where, due to the nature of the activity, workers are provided with rest rooms under the responsibility of the employer, the noise in them shall be reduced to a level compatible with their purpose and conditions of use.

5. In accordance with Article 25 of Law 31/1995, the employer shall adapt the measures referred to in this Article to the needs of particularly sensitive workers.

Article 5. Exposure limit values and exposure values that result in an action.

1. For the purposes of this royal decree, the exposure limit values and the exposure values that give rise to an action, referred to the levels of daily exposure and peak levels, are set out in:

a) Exposure limit values: L_{Aeq, d} = 87 dB (A) and L_peak= 140 dB (C), respectively;

b) Higher exposure values that result in an action: L_{Aeq, d} = 85 dB (A) and L_peak = 137 dB (C), respectively;

c) Lower exposure values that result in an action: L_{Aeq, d} = 80 dB (A) and L_peak = 135 dB (C), respectively.

2. When applying the exposure limit values, in the determination of the actual exposure of the worker to the noise, the attenuation of the individual hearing protectors used by the workers shall be taken into account. For exposure values giving rise to an action, the effects produced by such protectors shall not be taken into account.

3. In duly justified circumstances and provided that it is explicitly stated in the risk assessment, for activities where the daily noise exposure varies considerably from one working day to another, for the purposes of the the application of the limit values and the exposure values giving rise to an action, the level of weekly noise exposure may be used instead of the level of daily noise exposure to assess the noise levels to which the noise levels are workers are exposed, provided that:

(a) the weekly noise exposure level, obtained by an appropriate control, is not greater than the exposure limit value of 87 dB (A), and

(b) appropriate measures are taken to minimise the risk associated with such activities.

Article 6. Risk assessment.

1. The employer shall carry out an assessment based on the measurement of the noise levels to which the workers are exposed, within the meaning of Article 16 of Law 31/1995 of 8 November and Chapter II, Section 1 of the Royal Decree. Decree 39/1997 of 17 January. The measurement shall not be necessary in cases where the direct accredited professional assessment makes it possible to reach a conclusion without the need for it.

The data obtained from the assessment and/or measurement of the noise exposure level shall be retained in such a way as to allow for further consultation. The documentation of the assessment shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 of Law 31/1995 of 8 November and in Article 7 of Royal Decree 39/1997 of 17 January.

2. The methods and instruments to be used shall allow the determination of the equivalent daily exposure level (L_Aeq.d), peak level (L_peak) and equivalent weekly exposure level (L_{Aeq, s}), and decide in each case where the values laid down in Article 5 have been exceeded, taking into account, in the case of the verification of the exposure limit values, the attenuation sought by the hearing protectors. To this end, these methods and instruments must be adapted to the existing conditions, taking into account, in particular, the characteristics of the noise to be measured, the duration of the exposure, the environmental factors and the characteristics of the the measuring instruments.

3. The methods of evaluation and measurement used may include sampling, which shall be representative of the workers ' personal exposure. The manner in which the measurements are to be carried out, as well as the number and duration of the measurements, shall be carried out in accordance with Annex II. For the measurement, the instruments listed in Annex III shall be used, which shall be checked by means of an acoustic gauge before and after each measurement or series of measurements.

4. The assessment and measurement referred to in paragraph 1 shall be programmed and carried out at appropriate intervals in accordance with Article 6 of Royal Decree 39/1997 of 17 January and at least every year in the places of work in which the exceed the higher exposure values that give rise to an action, or every three years when the lower exposure values that result in an action are exceeded.

Such assessments and measurements shall be carried out by personnel with due qualification, taking into account the provisions of Articles 36 and 37 and Chapter III of Royal Decree 39/1997, as regards the organisation of resources for the development of preventive activities.

5. In the framework of Articles 15 and 16 of Law 31/1995 of 8 November 1995, the employer, when assessing the risks, shall pay particular attention to

following aspects:

(a) the level, type and duration of the exposure, including exposure to pulse noise;

b) the existence of replacement equipment designed to reduce noise emission;

(c) the exposure limit values and exposure values that result in an action provided for in Article 5;

(d) to the extent that it is technically feasible, all the health and safety effects of workers arising from the interaction between noise and ototoxic substances related to work, and between noise and vibration;

e) all indirect effects on the health and safety of workers arising from the interaction between noise and acoustic warning signals or other sounds to be addressed to reduce the risk of accidents;

(f) the sound emission information provided by the manufacturers of work equipment in accordance with the provisions of the specific rules that are applicable;

g) any effect on the health and safety of workers particularly sensitive to those referred to in Article 25 of Law 31/1995;

h) the prolongation of noise exposure after work hours under the responsibility of the employer;

i) appropriate information derived from health surveillance, including published scientific-technical information, as far as possible;

j) the availability of hearing protectors with the appropriate attenuation characteristics.

6. On the basis of the results of the assessment, the employer shall determine the measures to be taken in accordance with Articles 4, 7, 8 and 9, planning to implement them in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II, Section 2. Decree 39/1997.

Article 7. Individual protection.

1. In accordance with the provisions of Article 17.2 of Law 31/1995 and Royal Decree 773/1997 of 30 May 1997 on minimum safety and health provisions relating to the use by workers of personal protective equipment, there shall be no other means of preventing the risks arising from exposure to noise, shall be made available to the workers, to be used, appropriate and properly adjusted individual hearing protectors, in accordance with the following: conditions:

(a) where the noise level exceeds the lower exposure values that give rise to an action, the employer shall make individual hearing protective workers available;

(b) while implementing the programme of measures referred to in Article 4.2 and as long as the noise level is equal to or exceeds the higher exposure values giving rise to an action, hearing protectors shall be used. individual;

(c) individual hearing protectors shall be selected to eliminate or minimize the risk.

2. The employer must do everything in his power to ensure that hearing protectors are used, promoting their use when it is not compulsory and ensuring that they are used when it is compulsory in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 (b). It shall also be the responsibility of the employer to verify the effectiveness of the measures taken in accordance with this Article.

3. Where the use of personal protective equipment is used, the reasons for such use shall be made on the basis of the documentation provided for in Article 23 of Law 31/1995 of 8 November.

Article 8. Limitation of exposure.

1. In no case shall the exposure of the worker, determined in accordance with Article 5.2, exceed the exposure limit values.

2. If, in spite of the measures taken pursuant to this royal decree, exposures above the exposure limit values are checked, the employer shall:

a) immediately take steps to reduce exposure below the exposure limit values;

b) determine the reasons for overexposure,

c) correcting prevention and protection measures to prevent reoffending from occurring again;

d) inform the prevention delegates of such circumstances.

Article 9. Information and training of workers.

In accordance with the provisions of Articles 18.1 and 19 of Law 31/1995, the employer shall ensure that workers who are exposed in the workplace at a noise level equal to or greater than the lower values of the an exposure that gives rise to an action and/or its representatives receive information and training related to the risks arising from exposure to noise, in particular on:

a) the nature of such risks;

(b) measures taken pursuant to this Royal Decree in order to eliminate or minimise the risks arising from noise, including the circumstances in which they are applicable;

(c) the exposure limit values and exposure values that result in an action set out in Article 5;

(d) the results of the noise assessments and measurements carried out pursuant to Article 6, together with an explanation of their potential significance and risks;

e) the correct use and maintenance of hearing protectors, as well as their attenuation capability;

f) the convenience and the way to detect and report evidence of hearing injury;

(g) the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance, and the purpose of this health surveillance, in accordance with Article 11;

h) safe working practices, in order to minimize noise exposure.

Article 10. Consultation and participation of workers.

The consultation and participation of the workers or their representatives on the matters referred to in this royal decree, and in particular those indicated below, shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the In Article 18.2 of Law 31/1995:

(a) the assessment of the risks and the determination of the measures to be taken as referred to in Article 6;

(b) measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from exposure to noise referred to in Article 4

(c) the choice of individual hearing protectors referred to in Article 7.1.c.

Article 11. Health surveillance.

1. Where the risk assessment provided for in Article 6.1 shows that there is a risk to the health of workers, the employer shall carry out a health surveillance of those workers and shall be subject to such supervision, in accordance with the provisions of this Article and Article 37.3 of Royal Decree 39/1997.

2. Workers whose exposure to noise exceeds the higher exposure values giving rise to an action shall be entitled to a doctor, or other duly qualified person under the responsibility of a doctor, through the organisation If you have taken the company, carry out checks on your hearing function. Workers whose exposure exceeds the lower exposure values giving rise to an action when the assessment and measurement provided for in Article 6.1 indicate that there is a risk shall also be entitled to preventive audiometric control. for your health.

Such audiometric controls will be carried out in the form established in the specific protocols referred to in Article 37.3.c) of Royal Decree 39/1997 and its purpose will be the early diagnosis of any loss of hearing due to noise and the preservation of hearing function. Their periodicity shall be at least every three years in the places of work in which the higher exposure values giving rise to an action are exceeded, or every five years when the lower exposure values giving rise to the exposure value are exceeded. to an action.

3. Health surveillance shall include the preparation and updating of the clinical-work history of the workers subject to it in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1. The access, confidentiality and content of such stories shall be in accordance with Article 22 (2), (3) and (4) of Law 31/1995 and in Article 37.3.c) of Royal Decree 39/1997. The worker shall, upon request, have access to the history of personal concern.

4. Where the control of the hearing shows that a worker suffers from a diagnosable hearing injury, the doctor responsible for health surveillance will assess whether the injury can result from exposure to noise during the course of the hearing. the work. In such a case:

(a) the health care provider or other competent health personnel shall inform the worker of the result of his/her personal concern;

(b) on the other hand, the employer must:

1.) review the risk assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6;

2.) review the measures envisaged to eliminate or reduce risks in accordance with Articles 4 and 7, including the possibility of requiring the use of hearing protectors in the case referred to in paragraph 1. 1.a) of Article 7, during the review of those measures and until the risks are eliminated or reduced;

3. º) take into account the recommendations of the physician responsible for health surveillance when applying any other measure deemed necessary to eliminate or reduce risks in accordance with the provisions of Articles 4 and 7, including the possibility of assigning to the worker another job where there is no risk of exposure;

4. º) provide systematic health surveillance and examination of the health status of other workers who have suffered similar exposure.

Article 12. Exceptions.

1. In exceptional situations where, due to the nature of the work, the full and adequate use of individual hearing protectors may cause a greater risk to safety or health than the failure to do so, the The employer may cease to comply, or in part, with the provisions of Articles 7.1.a), 7.1.b) and 8.

2. Such a circumstance must be reasoned and justified by the employer, be consulted in advance with the employees and/or their representatives, and must be clearly stated in the assessment of occupational risks. In addition, it shall be communicated to the labour authority by sending the party to the risk assessment party where the derogation is justified, as well as the estimated time period in which the circumstances giving rise to the derogation are to be provided for. (a) that it can verify that the conditions justifying the use of the derogation are met. In any event, the employer shall take the technical and organisational measures which ensure, taking into account the particular circumstances, the reduction to a minimum of the risks arising therefrom. In addition, health surveillance shall be carried out in a more intensive manner, as established for each case in the specific health surveillance protocol referred to in Article 11.2.

Additional disposition first. Information from the labour authorities.

For the purpose of fulfilling the obligation to transmit to the European Commission the list of exceptions, the competent labour authority shall forward every four years from the entry into force of this royal decree to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs the list of exceptions to be applied in their respective territories pursuant to Article 12, indicating the precise circumstances and reasons underlying those exceptions.

Additional provision second. Preparation and updating of the Technical Guide.

The National Institute for Safety and Health at Work, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.3 of Royal Decree 39/1997 of 17 January, approving the Regulation of the Prevention Services, keep up to date a non-binding technical guide for the assessment and prevention of risks arising from exposure to noise at work sites. This Guide will include or be complemented by a Code of Conduct with practical guidance to help workers and entrepreneurs in the music and leisure sectors to fulfil their legal obligations as set out in this Royal decree.

Single transient arrangement. Transitional rules.

1. This royal decree will not apply in the music and leisure sectors until 15 February 2008.

2. Article 8 of this royal decree shall not apply to personnel on board ships of sea navigation until 15 February 2011.

Single repeal provision. Scope of regulatory repeal.

As many provisions of the same or lower rank are repealed, they oppose the provisions of this royal decree and specifically Royal Decree 1316/1989 of 27 October on the protection of workers against risks. as a result of noise exposure during work, except for the music and leisure sectors, where it will remain in force until 15 February 2008.

Final disposition first. Incorporation of European Union law.

This royal decree incorporates into Spanish law Directive 2003 /10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 February 2003 on the minimum health and safety requirements for the exposure of the workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise).

Final disposition second. Faculty of development.

The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs is authorized, after a favorable report from the Health and Consumer Affairs and Industry, Tourism and Commerce, and prior report of the National Commission on Safety and Health at Work, to be issued any provisions necessary for the implementation and development of this royal decree, as well as for the strictly technical adaptations of its annexes, in the light of technical progress and the development of the rules or regulations; international specifications or knowledge in terms of protection against risks related to noise exposure.

Dado en Madrid, el 10 de marzo de 2006.

JOHN CARLOS R.

The First Vice President of the Government

and Minister of the Presidency,

MARIA TERESA FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA SANZ

ANNEX I

Definitions

1. Sound pressure level, L_p: The level, in decibels, given by the following expression:

where P_or is the reference pressure (2-10^-5 pascals) and P is the effective value of the acoustic pressure, in pascals, to which a worker is exposed (who may or may not move from one place to another in the centre ).

2. Weighted sound pressure level A, L_pA: The value of the sound pressure level, in decibels, determined with the frequency weight filter A, given by the following expression:

where P_A is the effective value of the weighted acoustic pressure A, in pascals.

3. Weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level A, L_{Aeq T}: The level, in decibels A, given by the expression:

where T = t₂ -t₁ is the worker's exposure time to noise.

4. Equivalent daily exposure level, L_{Aeq, d}: The level, in decibels A, given by the expression:

where T is the time of exposure to noise, in hours/day. All existing noise at work, including pulse noise, shall be considered.

If a worker is exposed to "m" different types of noise and, for the purposes of the risk assessment, each of them has been analysed separately, the equivalent daily exposure level shall be calculated according to the following: expressions:

where L_{Aeq, Ti} is the weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level A corresponding to the type of noise "i" that the worker is exposed to hours per day, and (L_{Aeq, d})_i is the daily level equivalent that would result if only such noise existed.

5. Equivalent weekly exposure level, L_{Aeq, s}: The level, in decibels A, given by the expression:

where "m" is the number of days per week that the worker is exposed to noise and L_{Aeq, di} is the equivalent daily exposure level corresponding to day "i".

6. Peak level, L_peak: Is the level, in decibels, given by the expression:

where P_peak is the maximum value of the instant acoustic pressure (in pascals) that the worker is exposed to, determined with the C-and P_{weight filteror is the reference pressure (2-10^-5 pascals).}

7. Stable noise: The one whose A-weighted sound pressure level remains essentially constant. This condition shall be considered to be satisfied when the difference between the maximum and minimum L_{pA values}, measured using the 'SLOW' characteristics according to the UNE-EN 60651:1996 standard, is less than 5 dB.

ANNEX II

Noise Measurement

1. Measurements must be carried out, wherever possible, in the absence of the worker concerned, placing the microphone at the height where his ear would be found. If the presence of the worker is necessary, the microphone shall be placed, preferably, in front of his ear, about 10 centimetres away; when the microphone has to be placed very close to the body the appropriate adjustments must be made for the measurement result is equivalent to what would be obtained if it was performed in an undisturbed sound field.

2. Number and duration of measurements: The number, duration and time of measurement shall be chosen taking into account that the basic objective of the measurements is to enable the decision to be taken on the type of action This is a preventive measure which must be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this royal decree. Therefore, where one of the limits or levels set out therein lies within the uncertainty range of the measurement result, it may be possible to opt: (a) to assume that the limit or level is exceeded, or (b) to be increased (according to the instrumental) the number of the measurements (statistically trying the corresponding results) and/or their duration (reaching, at the limit, the measurement time coincides with the exposure time), until the necessary reduction of the corresponding uncertainty interval.

In the case of comparison with the exposure limit values, this uncertainty interval should be estimated taking into account the uncertainty associated with the attenuation of hearing protectors.

3. The measurement uncertainties referred to in the previous paragraph shall be determined in accordance with the metrological practice.

ANNEX III

Measurement instruments and application conditions

1. Measuring the equivalent daily exposure level (L_{Aeq, d})

Sonometers: Sonometers (non-integrators) may be used only for the measurement of the sound pressure level A (L_pA) of the stable noise. The average reading shall be considered equal to the weighted equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level A (L_{Aeq, T}) of that noise. The equivalent daily exposure level (L_{Aeq, d}) shall be calculated using the expressions given in point 4 of Annex 1.

The sonometers must comply with at least the specifications of the UNE-EN 60651:1996 standard for the "class 2" instruments (with at least the "SLOW" feature and the frequency weight A) or the of any later version of that standard and same class.

Integrator-Averaging Sonometers: The integrator-average sonometers may be used for the measurement of the equivalent continuous acoustic pressure level A (L_{Aeq, T}) of any type of noise. The equivalent daily exposure level (L_{Aeq, d}) shall be calculated using the expressions given in point 4 of Annex 1.

Integrator-average sonometers shall be adjusted, at least, to the specifications of the UNE-EN 60804:1996 standard for 'class 2' instruments or those of any subsequent version of that standard and class.

Dosimeters: Personal noise exposure meters (dosimeters) may be used for measuring the equivalent daily exposure level (L_{Aeq, d}) of any type of noise.

Personal noise exposure meters shall conform to the specifications of standard UNE-EN 61252:1998 or any subsequent version of that standard.

2. Peak Level Measurement (L_peak)

The sonometers used to measure the peak level or to determine directly whether the limits or levels referred to in Article 4 are exceeded shall have the appropriate specific circuits for the measurement of values Peak. They shall have a constant of time on the climb equal to or less than 100 microseconds, or conform to the specifications set for this type of measurement in standard UNE-EN 61672:2005 or later version of the