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Top 10 Noise Control Solutions

Our original “Top 10” has been the first ranked industrial noise control document on the web via the UK HSE website. This is the update, 10 years on…

These are 10 simple engineering noise control techniques that have wide application across the whole of industry. In many cases, they provide substantial noise reductions quickly and at very low cost – with little or no effect on normal operation, hygiene or use. And they are often self-financing…

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The techniques include both specific case studies plus information on ways to generalise the technology for use across a wide range of applications. Whilst it may not be possible to apply some of the examples directly, simply knowing that the technology exists changes the thought processes associated with noise control.

Our workshops in conjunction with MSIG at Lloyd’s promote the following…

The Next Step – further information and resources…

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Go Quiet Instead of Deaf – technical paper: IOHA conference 2015
How to Recommend Self Financing Noise Control Instead of Ineffective PPE: A practical guide to determining the best noise control options for any noise source(s).
Peter Wilson: Technical Director

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The noise control diagnostic process detailed above must always be followed to evaluate what constitutes best practice. The basic process does not require a high level of engineering skill, but you can also plug-in to our expertise to update a noise risk assessment with the noise control element or evaluate the options for a noisy machine. We have a very extensive noise control best practice knowledgebase that can sometimes be accessed by email (just send us noise data, photos and smartphone recordings) or we can carry out the noise control audit following the procedure shown below. Contact us to get the definitive opinion on your noise control options.

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Top 10 Noise Control Solutions

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Top 10 Noise Control Solutions Index and Potential Suppliers

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Top 10 Noise Control Solutions Index and Potential Suppliers

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Existing machine guards

The Next Step – further information and resources…

Either – click the link below to find out how to implement the noise control best practice process yourself

Or – plug-in to our expertise

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