Solutions for Reducing Noise in the Workplace
Occupational safety and health professionals and employers can take the following actions to reduce noise in the workplace. Consider these solutions when creating your hearing loss prevention program:
Buy Quiet - select and purchase low-noise tools and machinery
Maintain tools and equipment routinely (such as lubricate gears)
Reduce vibration where possible
Isolate the noise source in an insulated room or enclosure
Place a barrier between the noise source and the employee
Isolate the employee from the source in a room or booth (such as sound wall or windows)