Noise pollution

Noise pollution: too much noise is at the expense of employee concentration and productivity

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Too much noise in the office can lead to health problems such as stress, concentration problems, fatigue and permanent hearing damage. In addition, the risk of accidents increases because, for example, warning signals are not heard. It is not without reason that ARBO noise standards have been drawn up for the office.

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ARBO office noise standards:

By law, employers are obliged to prevent employee hearing damage! The following rules apply to this:

• When exposed to a daily dose above 80 dB (A), the employer must provide hearing protectors.

• When exposed to a daily dose above 85 dB (A), employees are required to wear hearing protectors.

• When exposed above 85 dB (A), an Action Plan must be made.

• If the limit value of 87 dB (A) is exceeded, immediate care must be taken to bring the noise below this limit.

• Employers must provide their staff with sufficient information about the dangers of noise.

• Employees are entitled to a hearing test to determine that the measures taken are effective.

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Acoustic measurement:

An acoustic measurement gives you a good insight into the acoustic situation and helps you find the acoustic balance of each room. This takes into account the specific application of the space. And if you know how the acoustics are doing, you can make adequate improvements.

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