49 CFR 227.113 - Noise operational controls.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 15, 2024

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: May 13, 2024

View all text of Subpart B [§ 227.101 - § 227.121]

§ 227.113 - Noise operational controls.

(a) Railroads may use noise operational controls at any sound level to reduce exposures to levels below those required by Table A-1 of appendix A of this part.

(b) Railroads are encouraged to use noise operational controls when employees are exposed to sound exceeding an 8-hour TWA of 90 dB(A).

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20103,20166,20701,21301,21302,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 71 FR 63123, Oct. 27, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 227.113