WHY NOISE CONTROL IS PRIMARY?

Sound is measured in decibels (dB). A whisper is about 30 dB and normal conversation is about 60 dB. Noise above 85 dB for more than 8 hours per day over a prolonged period of time may start to damage hearing. Long term exposure to excess noise causes permanent hearing damage.

Noise increases the chances of occurrence of causes such as headache, blood pressure, heart failure, etc.

Excess noise can cause Emotional and behavioral stress and other health disorders.

HEALTH & SAFETY OF PERSONNEL:

1)Exposure to 85+ dB of noise for more than 8 hours/day causes permanent hearing damage. Permanent hearing damage, once occurred, is irreversible.
2)Excessive noise causes annoyance, and thus, reduction in productivity & work efficiency of employees
3)Long term exposure to excess noise causes High Blood Pressure
4)Excess exposure to noise can cause stress and other health disorders