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Document ID (ISN)106880
CIS number 07-929
ISBN(s) 2-7389-1381-4
Year 2006
Convention or series no. INRS ED 962
Author(s) Canetto P.
Title Methods for reducing noise within the enterprise. Available methods and how to select them
Original title Techniques de réduction du bruit en entreprise. Quelles solutions, comment choisir [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Sep. 2006. 123p. Illus. Price: EUR 12.20. Downloadable version free of charge.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view/9FE835F7A9DAD27CC12571EF00260A59/$File/ed962.pdf [in French]
Abstract This guide describes various methods for reducing noise in the workplace. Contents: physical aspects of the generation, propagation and reception of noise; types of noise reduction measures (reduction at source, control of propagation or reception); diagnosis of the situation and choice of solution; general information on acoustics and acoustic measurements.
Descriptors (primary) France; noise control; noise level
Descriptors (secondary) hearing protection; acoustics; selection of equipment; sound attenuation; safety guides; noise level measurement; noise charts; glossary; sound isolation
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise