Managing Noise and Vibration at Work: A practical guide to assessment, measurement and control

The new EU Physical Agents Directives on Noise and Vibration need to be complied with by 2005 and 2006. Companies are now required to assess noise and vibration levels, reduce risks and provide necessary protection for their employees. Noise and Vibration are hazards found in many industries but particularly in construction, manufacturing, agriculture and forestry. This book explains the implications of the legislation and how to comply with it. As well as providing the backgound theory necessary to make noise and vibration measurements it shows how to plan a survey and make assessments, and contains practical information about measuring equipment and protection devices. Case studies set the information in context.