What to do when machinery noise puts safety at risk

Practical steps for improving Health, Safety, and Productivity in busy industrial areas

Machinery noise can create problems long before compliance limits are reached. When equipment noise makes it hard for teams to communicate, concentrate, or work confidently, safety can slip – and productivity usually follows. It’s a problem experienced by many Australian facilities, around their welding bays, compressors, pumps, and mixed-use work areas.

Flexshield works across Australia with sites that need dependable control of machinery noise without interrupting their day-to-day operations. Our goal is simple: improving Health, Safety, and Productivity with options that are practical to install and built to last.

Improving machinery noise safety with Sonic Acoustic Curtains

Sonic Acoustic Curtains are well-suited to spaces where machinery noise needs to be absorbed at the source. They hang neatly around equipment or designated work zones, helping reduce reflections and overall noise levels.

These curtains are a practical choice for:

• Welding bays where instructors and students need clearer communication
• Compressor areas where repetitive noise becomes overwhelming
• Pump stations in workshops or manufacturing spaces, and
• Temporary work areas where teams need a reliable barrier.

By reducing harsh noise reflections, acoustic curtains make your workspace more comfortable, safer, and easier for teams to manage throughout the day.

Solutions that offer added structure

Some machinery areas benefit from both absorption and a rigid partition. Sonic System acoustic modular panels provide this structure. They form dependable walls or barriers that help shape and contain noise around equipment or specialised work cells.

These panels are often added when:

1. A machinery zone needs a defined boundary
2. There is a need to separate noisy equipment from quieter work areas
3. Long-term improvement plans call for a modular or permanent layout

Used together, curtains and panels create a tidy, organised space where noise is controlled at the right points, and teams can work with more confidence.

Creating zones to improve machinery noise safety

Addressing machinery noise levels is never just about compliance. It’s about giving teams a workspace where communication, concentration, and coordination come naturally. When machinery noise drops, your facility will see the benefits: fewer misunderstandings, better workflow, and a safer overall environment.

Flexshield can assess your machinery areas, measure practical requirements, and provide a clear plan for the right mix of curtains, panels, or other screening options – always tailored for Australian conditions.

We’ll make sure it’s built right from the start. Contact Flexshield on 1300 799 969 or get in touch online.

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