Proper Management of Industrial Noise

Industrial noise control initiatives are necessary investments for many companies as they will significantly improve employee health and wellbeing and, by doing so, boost company productivity and efficiency.

Many people who work in industrial areas, for instance, around facilities like welding bays, are subjected to significant amounts of industrial noise daily. A considerable amount of industrial noise is typical for these working environments and, in most cases, employees must use some form of hearing protection, like industrial-strength earplugs or muffs to prevent ear damage and eventual hearing loss.

Some industrial areas design is not adequate to manage the noise they generate correctly. This noise is, therefore, free to infiltrate other areas in the vicinity that may not have the correct soundproofing – including offices, reception, areas and so on. These areas are often poorly protected from industrial noise or not protected at all, in many cases because wearing protective gear can prevent them from doing their jobs. Employees, when subjected to this kind of noise, will find it hard to be productive; as a matter of fact, many of them can and do fall ill due to the exposure to this noise, and most may end up leaving their jobs as a result.

Employers or managers who have to deal with these problems need to consider solutions for industrial noise control. They can work with experts who will undertake specific initiatives to discover the source of the noise, determine what needs to be done and work with the company to craft a solution that is tailor-made to meet its needs.

An expert noise management team will start by determining the exact cause of the problem. In some cases, there may already be noise attenuation barriers in place, such as acoustic curtains. Still, they may be insufficient – for example, noise could leak if and when a facility operator opens a door during entry or exit. Whatever the case, experts will examine the area in question and also take initial decibel readings to quantify the noise generated.

These experts can then put together a noise-control regimen that suits meet the exact needs of each client. Noise-reducing curtains may be best, for instance, but in particular applications, they may need additional mass or absorption. Specially designed acoustic doors could be the most workable solution, but they may require a unique design to match a particular doorway design, for example. A good team will be ready to tailor its solutions to help them meet its clients’ specific and unique needs in a precise manner.

Once the solution is ready, the experts can either ship them to the client or undertake installation as well. After installation, the new setup has another set of decibel readings taken to determine the amount of improvement.

Many companies operate noisy facilities that negatively impact staff health and wellbeing. It is their responsibility to undertake noise control initiatives, as in the case of such as the installation of noise attenuation solutions. By working with industrial noise control experts, these companies can quickly and easily find answers to overcome these problems and help their staff maintain high levels of health, wellbeing and productivity.

If you are not 100% sure about how to avoid industrial noise-induced hearing loss, download our eBook workplace noise control is a necessity. It highlights the six steps you must take to provide the best solution for your workplace. Alternatively, contact our expert team today.