Noise Control

Noise is one of the most widespread and underestimated of industrial hazards: exposure to excessive noise can cause deafness or ringing in the ear (Tinnitus). The Control of Noise at Work Regulations came into force on 6th April 2006, applicable to the majority of industry sectors within the UK. This new noise control legislation strengthens the protection of employees against the hazardous effects of noise.

The MECHON team are able to undertake a two phase action plan to resolve your industrial noise issues. The first step is to conduct an in depth noise assessment to determine the exact causes of high noise exposure levels. Equipped with this information, MECHON experts are able to select from a wide variety of sound reduction techniques to ensure improved working conditions of employees.

Noise control assessments are undertaken by competent persons and produced to the highest standard. Our noise assessments include the following content:

• Identification of noise hazards
• Identification of employees at risk from high noise levels
• Noise exposure readings using a combination of sound level meters and dosimeters
• Evaluation of noise levels to stipulated action levels within the Regulations
• Evaluation of current noise control measures and recommended improvements
• Advice on hearing protection zones, suitable hearing protectors and their use

Armed with individual equipment and location noise levels, MECHON are able to design and install systems that will reduce the level of noise exposure . Noise reduction techniques include:

• Surface damping
• Inline and splitter silencers for fans
• Acoustic enclosures
• Noise barriers and baffles
• Acoustic louvres
• Absorptive panels
• Pneumatic exhaust silencers