Vibration and noise control in industry.

With regulations changing regarding exposure of employees to industrial noise and vibrations, considering industrial soundproofing could reduce liable risks. Noise and Vibration are the most underestimated and widespread industrial hazards. Which is why this subject is of growing importance in the meeting rooms of Employers and local and central government officials, Trade Unions, doctors and insurers.
Vibration causes noise, so in industry it is essential to measure vibrations to correctly reduce and isolate vibrations and sound. Vibration can also cause damage to buildings as well as discomfort and risk of damage to your employees as well as the surrounding community.

As an employer it is paramount that you identify and recognise, evaluate and control health, safety and welfare hazards that may occur as a consequence of vibration and noise that is evident in your working environment. It is up to you to protect your employees and protect them against Noise Induced Hearing Loss, (NIHL) expose to persistent loud noises can cause permanent hearing damage or loss. Research suggest that 170,000 people in the UK suffer from some form ofhearing damage or loss due to noise exposure. Investing in industrial soundproofing could avoid litigation which is a very costly threat. Prior to soundproofing and on an ongoing basis you need to make sure management and employees partake in noise and vibration awareness training, noise and vibration control assessments.

Why is industrial soundproofing necessary?

– To protect your workforce
– To make sure you are complying with relevant regulations.
– Reduce litigation risk and avoid costly legal proceedings.
– Share best practice within your company
– Improve corporate image

So in the work place what happens? Well noise travels in waves, and when a “sound wave” encounters a solid object, it can rebound back and create an echo, this effect is called “reverberation” or vibration (dolphins and bats use reverberation). Inopportunely, vibration or reverberation often distinctly intensifies an already noisy working environment.

How can we help? The use of an acoustic barrier is often an acceptable noise control solution to contain unwanted noise. However, with the effects of reverberation an acoustic barrier alone, may not be enough. In fact, in particular noise applications, the use of a sound proofing barrier alone can actually increase reverberation problems. In these instances, it is essential that the addition of an absorber material is compulsory to the sound proofing and controlling noise. Also, in many noise control applications, the use of an absorber alone offers an efficient solution.

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