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Document ID (ISN)49291
CIS number 88-641
ISBN(s) 0-11-883529-7
Year 1985
Convention or series no. Guidance Note PM 56
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Noise from pneumatic systems
Bibliographic information HM Stationery Office, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, Oct. 1985. 6p. Illus.
Abstract This guidance note gives practical advice on how to reduce noise resulting from the use of compressed air. Contents: pneumatic exhausts and jets; the factory airline; the noise characteristics of compressed air jets; pneumatic exhausts (noise reduction, installation and maintenance, selection factors).
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; noise control; pneumatic power transmission; noise
Descriptors (secondary) pneumatic tools; maintenance; data sheet; exhaust devices; compressed air
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise