Reducing the Risk of High Noise Levels in Industrial Facilities

Working in an industrial facility comes with many risks. Some of those risks can be mitigated, like exposure to high noise levels. Did you know that 22 million workers are exposed to damaging levels of high noise each year? Noise at 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss and can distract workers easier, which can lead to injuries or accidents. The best way to reduce noise in industrial facilities is by using industrial soundproofing curtains.

Soundproofing your business is vital to blocking out excess noise both from inside and outside your building. Soundproofing curtains are typically made of materials that absorb sound without bouncing it back. This will help prevent serious problems from occurring.

Problems

Some of the problems that result from high noise levels are:

• Hearing Loss
• Verbal Communication Impacted
• Distractions
• Decreased Productivity

Hearing loss in your employees is the main problem you want to avoid, as it can result in a worker’s compensation case. Protecting your employees is more important than getting your tasks accomplished. If your employees don’t feel safe in your business, they won’t want to come to work, which will slow your production down. High noise levels can also cause distractions, which could cause your employees to injure themselves or someone else. It could also lead to decreased productivity because your employees will avoid exposing themselves to the noise.

Verbal Communication Impacts

Another problem excess noise causes is impacted verbal communication. Reverberations from loud noises can cause vibrations make it difficult to communicate throughout a work space. This can result in costly miscommunications and slow down the workflow of the operation.

Solutions

The best thing you can do for your employees, your business, and yourself is to install industrial soundproofing curtains in your facility. Industrial noise control curtains are used to reduce reverberant noise energy or the reflection of sound waves in a building. They also block noise from industrial equipment. The best place to get soundproofing curtains is at IES2000.

IES2000’s acoustic sound curtains can provide noise control inside your business and block noise from outside. We have many designs, themes, and facings available. Some of our soundproofing curtains include an exterior grade for outdoor applications or silicone facing high temperatures.

Our industrial soundproofing curtains are made of high-quality materials that guarantee effective sound control. We use fiberglass and other materials that are great for absorbing sound, and because we have so many designs to choose from, your options are endless!

If you have excess noise in your business, we have the solution. If you’re ready to install soundproofing curtains in your facility, contact IES2000 today!