Loud industrial noise isn’t just distracting. It can also cause hearing loss and increase the risk of workplace accidents. At Singer Safety, we produce a line of acoustically engineered noise control systems to help reduce sound levels in industrial facilities, construction sites, and more. Our noise control systems are used by a wide range of clients including building owners, engineers, and architects to reduce noise pollution and keep workers safe. In this article, we will cover how noise can be harmful to worker health and how our acoustically designed noise control systems can enhance occupational safety.
Why Is Noise Harmful to Worker Health?
Loud noises can cause hearing loss by damaging the cells located inside the inner ear, or cochlea. When people are exposed to loud noises over time, the inner ear cells can become overstimulated, eventually dying off. Unfortunately, this type of cell damage is not reversible and can lead to permanent hearing loss.
According to the CDC, occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses, and over 22 million US workers are exposed to dangerous noise levels every year. Some common examples of hazards that can cause hearing loss include sounds produced by heavy machinery like compressors and generators, tools like drills and saws, and impact noises caused by moving or dropping heavy objects. In order to prevent worker injury, it’s important for business owners in high-noise industries to invest in acoustically designed sound absorbing technologies.
How Can Acoustically Designed Noise Control Systems Enhance Occupational Safety?
Acoustically designed noise control systems are specialized products that minimize noise levels in order to lower hearing loss among workers, particularly in high-noise industries. At Singer Safety, we offer products such as acoustic screens, quilted fiberglass panels, and room soundproofing foams, all of which are designed to improve sound insulation for walls and machinery in a variety of work settings.
In addition to reducing hearing loss, acoustically designed noise control systems can enhance occupational safety by improving communication between workers. When workers can’t hear each other due to loud background noises, miscommunication is more likely. This can be dangerous, especially in industries where workers are handling heavy equipment. When sound insulation for walls or machinery is used to reduce noise pollution, it ensures nearby personnel are able to speak clearly, reducing mistakes that could lead to injury.
What Sound Insulation Products Does Singer Safety Offer?
At Singer Safety, we offer an extensive range of sound insulation products to control noise at your facility. Our products can be used individually or together to provide the most enhanced sound protection for your workplace.
Modular Acoustic Screens
Singer Safety’s soundproof modular acoustic screens are barriers that isolate noise inside a given location. By stopping noise from traveling, these screens protect workers and civilians who may otherwise have been affected by noise pollution. Our modular acoustic screens can be joined together in a range of configurations, allowing for easy customization. They can also be adjusted on site, meaning you can move the screens as projects progress and your noise control needs change.
Ceiling Baffles
Singer Safety’s ceiling baffles are acoustic panels that can be suspended from the ceiling to combat noise in large spaces. Our ceiling baffles are manufactured from quilted fiberglass material and poly-covered fiberglass, and they are acoustically engineered to reduce noises in expansive rooms. Though our ceiling baffles can be used on their own, they are often combined with our other room soundproofing products for maximum effect.
Quilted Fiberglass Panels
Our fiberglass panels are acoustically designed with noise-canceling capabilities for machinery, walls, and doors. We offer single faced quilted fiberglass panels and double faced quilted fiberglass panels to suit your needs. Our quilted fiberglass materials are lightweight and semi-flexible, and they can be used against flat surfaces or standalone panels. Our customers like to use our quilted fiberglass panels in conjunction with our acoustic screens and ceiling baffles for maximum noise protection.
Acoustic Foams
Singer Safety’s acoustic foams are made from high-quality foam that provide excellent sound absorption in a wide range of areas. We offer both convoluted or cone-shaped foams, as well as flat surface foams to provide noise control in many different settings. Our acoustic foams can be used to line machine or equipment surfaces, enclosures, and doors for maximum sound insulation for walls.
We offer three types of acoustic foams: standard acoustic foam, aluminized mylar foam, and convoluted foam. Each of these can be easily cut to size and adhered to most surfaces with a water-based adhesive.
What Are Some Additional Room Soundproofing Options?
In addition to our line of screens, baffles, panels, and foams, Singer Safety offers various do-it-yourself noise control materials to help you soundproof rooms.
Quilted Fiberglass Material Rolls
Singer Safety’s quilted fiberglass material rolls are made from high-quality vinyl that has been stitched into a durable fabric covering. These rolls are designed to provide sound absorption over large areas and can help reduce echoes, reverberation, and machinery noises in indoor workplaces. Because they can be customized, our fiberglass rolls have uses in many settings, particularly in industrial settings where sound control is important.
Vibration Damper Compound
Singer Safety’s vibration damper compound is a substance used to reduce vibrations caused by heavy equipment. Our compound is acoustically engineered to absorb mechanical energy caused by vibrations, minimizing noise, and preventing hearing loss in workers. Rather than soundproofing an entire room, vibration damper compounds can be used to reduce noise at its source.
Learn More About How Singer Safety’s Products Use Acoustic Engineering to Enhance Occupational Safety
Singer Safety is proud to offer the highest quality line of products to control noise and protect your workers. Our staff is committed to offering superior customer service, from your first call all the way through installation, and our experts can help you determine which noise control solutions will work best for your business. To learn more about how our products have been acoustically engineered to enhance occupational safety, contact us today.