9. Glossary
Prevention
A set of measures to be taken to prevent a situation from deteriorating, or an accident from occurring. Prevention is based on avoiding negative disturbances or reducing their probability.
Protection
A set of measures designed to limit the negative effects of disturbances when they occur, for example by implementing noise and vibration mitigation measures.
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Bibliography
Noise and vibration at work , INRS, March 2011
Regulatory references
Décret n° 2006-892 du 19 juillet 2006 relative aux prescriptions de sécurité et de santé applicables en cas d'exposition des travailleurs aux risques dus aux bruits et modifiant le code du...
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