Category Archives: Noise at work

Case story, Noise at work, Noise Guide, Noise measurement, Noise reduction, Office case, Office noise

New office habits: We now approach the persons we need to talk to

Posted on by Sofie Iversen
New office habits creates less noise
17
Apr

At an administrative office at Silkeborg Forsyning in Denmark, the staff has had challenges with the noise level. They had a tendency of speaking with each other across the table which disturbed the others. Now they have introduced new office habits. Clear noise signal They decided to take up the challenge and acquired a Noise […]

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Case story, Noise at work, Noise Guide, Noise reduction, Office case, Office noise

We managed to solve the office noise problem

Posted on by Sofie Iversen
16
Apr

At the Danish company Sanistaal, the working environment report showed that the office noise exceeded the limits. It was difficult to hear the customers over the phone. One of the problems was that the office is a long, narrow room with 20 persons in groups of 4. They are divided according to customer segments and […]

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Noise and health, Noise at work, Noise Guide, Noise measurement, Noise recommendations

Noise in open office spaces can lead to stress

Posted on by Deirdre Eriksen
19
Jan

Noise in open office spaces can be a problem. A study from Sydney University shows that employees are drained of energy when noise levels at work are too high. It is a proven fact, that it is harmful to be exposed to high noise levels for a longer period of time. Work environment in open […]

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Noise at work, Noise measurement, Noise recommendations, Uncategorized

Noise prevention at work is successful

Posted on by Deirdre Eriksen
15
Jan

A study shows that noise issues at workplaces can be helped by taking the necessary precautions. The study from Aarhus University Hospital, shows that rules and legislation on noise control in Denmark has been successful. Among other results, the study shows that the use of hearing protection at noisy workplaces has worked. The employees that […]

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Noise and health, Noise at work, Noise measurement, Noise recommendations, Noise reduction, Tips, Uncategorized

5 tips to reduce noise in the Industrial Sector

Posted on by Deirdre Eriksen
01
Dec

Noise in the industrial sector is an increasing issue, not only for employees but also for people living close to noisy companies. Noise can ruin a healthy work environment, which is why there are guidelines as to how much noise, you can be exposed to, when you are at work. In this blog post we […]

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5 tips to reduce noise at hospitals

Posted on by Deirdre Eriksen
24
Nov

You can experience noise in many places, because noise can stem from almost anything. Noise is also present at hospitals even though most people would say that they make an effort to speak less loud, precisely because they are at a hospital. Small sounds can lead to noise It is not only people talking that […]

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The amount of noise your ears can handle

Posted on by Deirdre Eriksen
85decibel
17
Nov

According to the dictionary, noise means loud and disruptive sound. The sound can stem from machines, but it can also come from music, or from people talking. We are all exposed to noise every day. Your ear can stand a maximum of 85 decibel as an average noise level over a day, before it is […]

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Noise and health, Noise at school, Noise at work, Noise measurement, Noise recommendations, Noise reduction, Tips

4 tips and tricks to reduce noise in classrooms

Posted on by Gün Üret
17
May

Teachers and children spend many hours in school trying to concentrate and learn. Often this takes place with noise in classrooms – in small classrooms, noisy halls and old school buildings which were built before anyone was paying attention to noise reducing materials and a good sound environment. School teachers and child care workers are […]

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Case story, Industry case, Noise at work, Noise measurement, Noise regulation

SoundEar in place – at Audi

Posted on by Gün Üret
AUDI uses SoundEar II
09
Mar

Audi is using SoundEar II Industry to focus on noise levels in the working environment. Audi, like other big German businesses, has its own dual vocational training department. Situated in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, more than 2,600 trainees are working as part of a beginning career at Audi. Audi has chosen to focus on noise levels not only […]

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