According to the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA), noise is one of the most common hazards in the workplace. In Germany, four to five million employees are exposed to noise that can damage their hearing. This is especially true for workplaces such as construction sites, where high noise levels are often unavoidable.
The noise caused by work and the environment on construction sites can lead to:
- Health problems such as noise-induced hearing loss in construction workers
- Stress and poor mental health in both workers and local residents
- Higher accident risks and lower productivity
adverse effects on migration patterns and other natural behaviours of wildlife
Our eBook addresses some of the key issues around noise levels in the construction and demolition industries. It suggests some simple ways that companies, site managers, health and safety and environmental health and safety professionals can measure, monitor and manage their noise levels.
The eBook goes into more detail on this topic, but here are a few basic tips on how to ensure noise protection on a construction site.
Measure, measure, measure!
By carefully measuring the noise levels at your construction site, you can evaluate the noise impact on your employees and the environment and take the necessary action. With accurate measurements, you can determine the daily noise exposure level (LEX,8h) based on an eight-hour shift and the peak sound pressure level (LpC,peak), which is the maximum value of the instantaneous sound pressure level. Based on these values, you can take the following noise protection measures:
- Hearing protection for your employees
- Sound barriers
- Define and mark out noisy areas
- Maintenance and care of equipment and machinery
We have a range of products that make it easy to measure noise on construction sites.
doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter
The doseBadge5 is a high-performance wireless noise dosimeter that allows you to measure noise exposure in the workplace in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9612 and TRLV Lärm. The dosimeter enables you to take the right measures to ensure that your employees are not exposed to noise levels that endanger their hearing.
Environmental noise measurement kits with Optimus Green sound level meters with 3G/GPRS and GPS
The Outdoor Kit protects your sound level meter and microphone capsule from adverse weather and environmental conditions. They provide power, security and connectivity for your Optimus sound level meter in all conditions. This gives you accurate, informative and actionable data to keep you up to date anywhere, anytime.
Noise measurement set ‘Safety representative’
This ideal solution for comprehensive noise measurements in the workplace combines our doseBadge noise dosimeter system and a complete sound level meter set in a robust measuring case. The sound level meter included in the set can be freely selected and can thus be adapted to individual measurement requirements.
We will be happy to advise you on the right device for your needs. Just contact our expert team.
