Why is noise control essential ??
Health & safety of personnel:
- Exposure to 85+ dB of noise for more than 8 hours/day causes permanent hearing damage. Permanent hearing damage, once occurred, is irreversible.
- Excessive noise causes annoyance, and thus, reduction in productivity & work efficiency of employees
- Long-term exposure to excess noise causes High Blood Pressure
- Excess exposure to noise can cause stress and other health disorders
Compliance with legal & international standards:
As per Laws of respective countries, and to comply with various International Standards relating to Occupational Health, Safety & Environment, it is essential to control the noise inside the industrial premises below the specified level