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Elimination of noise in new plant and workplaces
Noise control measures can include the design of the installation area and the design and construction of a new workplace. Guidance for designers, manufacturers and suppliers of plant on noise levels is provided in appendix 5 of the Noise Advisory Standard 2004 (now known as a Code of Practice).
Where plant is designed for a particular workplace, designers should:
- obtain agreement with the client on noise reduction and noise controls
- check the impact on noise levels of locations of workstations near plant
- check the transmission of noise through structures and ducts
- design for acoustically sound plant rooms and control rooms where appropriate
- design out noise from the external environment and design the internal environment to reduce external noise
- design plant to eliminate or control noise emissions where there is a risk to a person’s hearing
AS/NZS 2107 Acoustics: Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors (non-Queensland Government link) gives information on acceptable design sound levels for various building interiors.
Last updated October 24, 2005