LEGAL STIPULATIONS
Regulations, Technical Prevention Notes and the Technical Guides implemented by Royal Decrees recommend noise levels no higher than 55 dB.
NTP and technical guides on ergonomics
55db
THE PERMANENT RECOMMENDATION IS THE 40-50 DB RANGE
Royal Decree 286/2006
80db
HIS ROYAL DECREE ONLY APPLIES TO NOISE LEVELS ABOVE 80 DB, WHICH ENTAIL HEARING DAMAGE.
Adverse effects of noise
The absence of noise comfort reduces work performance directly, even when noise complies with the legal thresholds.
The absence of noise comfort entails indirect costs for the company.
- It affects the central and autonomic nervous systems.
- Increases heart rate and respiratory rate.
- Reduces brain activity and the functions of digestive organs.
- Vasoconstriction.
- Alterations in behaviour, weariness.
- Interference with sleep and irritability.
- Stress, inability to concentrate, weariness.
- Interference with activity and communication/ increases the duration of tasks and leads to more frequent mistakes.
Noise control plan.
- DIAGNOSIS. The real acoustic situation is analyzed and compared with the applicable regulations or recommendations.
- ACTION PLAN. According to the need detected in the diagnosis, they are combined:
- Technology. Noisense.
- Noise warning and monitoring devices.
- Big data analysis for friendly decision making.
- Change of habits.
- Awareness and Training.
- Participation and citizen science.
- Facilities and technical studies.
- Acoustic engineering tests.
- Conditioning and acoustic insulation.
- Technology. Noisense.
- MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Indicators and processes to manage over time are established in order to keep noise under control.
Upgrading.
Monitoring and progress reports, assessment questionnaires and communication campaign.
Do you need to control the noise of your city?
If you need to manage noise pollution comprehensively and intelligently, Noisense MINI is the solution. Get informed!
Contact us to study your case and make a custom plan.