What is Engineered Noise Control?
The best method of dealing with noise in the workplace is reducing the noise at the source with engineering controls. At best, engineering controls can eliminate the need to provide hearing protection, hearing testing, and other elements of a hearing conservation program altogether. At a minimum, noise control can improve speech communication and reduce annoyance due to noise. Employers must investigate options for engineered noise control when workers are exposed to noise above the exposure limits. Investigating noise control options requires a knowledge professional such as an acoustical engineer.
