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Document ID (ISN)72795
CIS number 99-972
ISSN - Serial title 0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand
Year 1998
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Scannell K.
Title Low-cost methods of noise control at source which increase production and reduce the risk of hearing damage
Bibliographic information Oct. 1998, Vol.14, No.5, p.493-503. Illus.
Abstract Traditional methods of hearing conservation (hearing protection, job rotation, acoustic enclosures) are outlined and the advantages of noise control at source are described. Case studies show how correctly implemented noise control at source can reduce machine wear, increase tool life, increase production speeds and increase profits. Topics: case study; cost-benefit analysis; hearing conservation; hearing protection; machinery; noise control; noise measurement; safety by design; sound attenuation; vibrating tools; vibration damping.
Descriptors (primary) hearing conservation; noise control
Descriptors (secondary) vibrating tools; hearing protection; case study; machinery; safety by design; vibration damping; noise measurement; cost-benefit analysis; sound attenuation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceAustralia
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise