Noise pollution can be not only unpleasant and irritating to those who are exposed to it, but it can cause hearing loss as well, especially to individuals who deal with loud noises on a regular basis.
In fact, workers are protected by regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) against noise induced hearing loss. In addition to requiring the use of hearing protection, employers are required to pursue feasible engineering controls when the noise level exceeds 90 decibels.
Absorbing Sound Panel Installation
When noise levels cannot be reduced at the source, the installation of acoustical sound panels around noise producing equipment becomes an excellent means of control.
On many occasions, businesses will put noisy equipment in a separate room or on the outside to protect workers. However, there are times when this isn’t enough.
For example, a dust collection system that is located outside the building can still be a problem for workers who have to inspect or service the equipment, not to mention the impact the noise has on the neighbors.
The solution, therefore, can lie in the installation of sound panels.
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Acoustical Panels
In addition to reducing the noise impact on individuals, the installation of acoustic sound panels can have side benefits for the business. Liability against hearing loss claims will be reduced.
Complaints from neighbors will go away, and the business will have a more favorable reputation in the community.
Acoustical sound panels can provide an aesthetic benefit when installed around outdoor noise producing equipment. Let’s face it, dust collectors, air compressors and most other noisy equipment is not among the most eye pleasing.
Keeping them out of sight will give the facility a more professional appearance.
Acoustical panels are effective for two reasons:
1. Sound panels create a barrier that impedes the travel of the sound waves to whatever is on the opposite side; much like rolling up the car windows keeps out the noise of a busy city street.
2. Panels are designed to absorb the sound. In this manner the noise does not simply bounce, or echo, off the panel in order to be redirected somewhere else.
Consequently, soundproof panels are a wise investment. They require very little maintenance and are more reliable than other efforts that many people take to lessen the impact of noise on their employees and neighbors.
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