Abstract
A general problem in the vicinity of industrial compressors is the noise generated in the working environment by their operation. A large number of workers suffer from hearing problems caused by exposure to high levels of noise in the workplace. Thus, legal provisions regulating occupational noise exposure aim to reduce the risk of hearing loss by reducing noise level, the most effective measures being those applied directly to the noise source combined with the use of hearing protection. Quantification of noise exposure level and mitigation of occupational hazards generated by it at each workplace is required in order to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. The current paper analyses how noise generated by industrial compressors influences worker’s activity. Prevention of noise exposure must be based on noise level measurements. In this sense, the purpose of the paper is to analyse noise measurements performed at a compressor hall and to compare the values obtained with limit values set by in force legislation, in order to apply the best technical organizational methods for lowering noise exposure and increasing acoustic comfort in order to improve working conditions of those working in the compressor hall.
Highlights
One of the main institutions of Labour law is safety and health at work, which has been given special attention both in the conventions of international organizations with concerns in the field as well as in national legislation.The fundamental purpose of occupational safety and health is protection of life, body integrity and health of employees and other persons involved in the work process
In order to meet the requirements necessary for implementing noise reduction measures, noise level measurements were made in the compressor hall taking into account the location of main noise generating equipment
The results obtained after measuring the noise levels in the compressor hall show exceedances of maximum allowed limit of 87 dB (A) with values up to 9 dB (A)
Summary
One of the main institutions of Labour law is safety and health at work, which has been given special attention both in the conventions of international organizations with concerns in the field as well as in national legislation. [1] Three components of the occupational safety and health notion are identified: scientific discipline, legal institution and methodological-practical activity. The framework law is "Law 319/2006 [2] - on occupational safety and health" which transposed Directive 89/391/EEC. Enacting of principles included in the Framework Directive 89/391/EEC is really indispensable in establishing a system of protection of health and safety at work in line with the one in the European Union and the Directive 2003/10/EC adopted by GD 493/2006 regarding the minimum security requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks generated by noise. In order to identify the places susceptible of occupational exposure to noise noxae, noise levels were measured respectively spectrograms of work places where a complex of noise mitigation measures should be applied were established
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