5. What are noise control measures?
5.1 Elimination - new plant and workplaces
5.2 Engineering controls – existing plant and workplaces
5.3 Administrative noise control measures
5.4 Personal hearing protectors
Noise control measures are ways to manage the risks from exposure to noise. The following control measures are listed in order of the most effective way of managing risks from noise:
- elimination
- engineering controls
- administrative controls
- personal hearing protectors
One control measure may prevent the risks from exposure to excessive noise; however, usually a combination of control measures has to be used. In line with risk management principles elimination, engineering and administrative control measures are preferred because they actually reduce a person’s exposure to noise. Personal hearing protectors reduce the risks from exposure to excessive noise but do not actually reduce noise exposure.
Last updated 22 July 2008