Reducing the racket
In working environments employers are obliged to protect workers from high noise levels and long-term exposure to noise. Ear protectors and noise shields must be used to avoid damage to employees' hearing.
You can also follow these easy tips to reduce noise:
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schedule noisy office or building renovation work during times that minimise interruption to employees
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shield or relocate noisy operations away from where people spend most time
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install noise barriers or enclose noisy plant/equipment in separate rooms
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implement a low-noise purchasing policy - choosing quieter equipment can save you the cost of installing noise barriers later
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maintain equipment to ensure it is working well to avoid unwanted noise
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introduce engineering controls eg. Reduce noise from vibrating machinery by using a vibration isolator or floating floor, or by fitting silencers to exhausts, chillers, water-cooling towers and fans, etc.
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