Noise pollution refers to annoying or even damaging levels of noise. In an office or industrial workplace setting, excess noise can be disruptive to workers and decrease the company’s productivity. By prioritizing employee comfort and privacy in the workplace, employers can improve staff morale and safety while at the same time increasing functionality. In this article, we will be discussing the way Singer Safety’s innovative line of noise dampening curtains and other products can enhance privacy and productivity in the workplace, be it in an office setting or at an industrial work site.
Types of Noise Dampening Curtains
There are many occasions in the workplace where employees require privacy in order to do their jobs. Whether your workers need physical privacy, such as locker rooms, or the privacy to carry on a confidential conversation, Singer Safety makes sound dampening curtains for the office that can help. The following are just some of the options provided by Singer, all of which can be customized to fit your unique workplace.
Vinyl Strip Doors
These are ideal for warehouses, factories, manufacturing plants, or any other kind of industrial setting where it would be beneficial to block sound from one room to the next. While traditional doors can be cumbersome and time-consuming for workers to enter and exit quickly, vinyl strip doors are very similar to curtains and are made of clear vinyl that allows employees to see what is on the other side and move items in and out of the space without pausing to open and close a door. The ribbed vinyl is very efficient and reduces the volume of noise in the workplace, preventing the sounds from one room from spilling into the next.
Privacy Series
Singer Safety’s privacy curtains help employers partition off separate, private spaces within large, open floor plans often found in warehouses. Thick vinyl curtains come in a variety of lengths and widths, but if you need a custom size, the experts at Singer Safety can make curtains to fit your space. These vinyl privacy curtains are attached to a track system and can be easily arranged and rearranged to suit your needs. While some of Singer Safety’s curtains have clear vinyl windows, the privacy line is opaque from top to bottom. This makes them ideal for locker rooms, aid stations, quality control and testing labs, and more. They are especially handy for creating office spaces within the warehouse and are a much more cost-efficient option than assembling permanent walls.
Acoustic Screens
If you need sound dampening curtains for the office, Singer Safety’s modular acoustic screens are moveable, convenient panels that can be placed anywhere to improve your office’s acoustics. The acoustic screen frames are lightweight and portable and hold 4’ by 8’ quilted panels that are designed to reduce sound transmission by up to 29 dBA. If many employees are sharing an office space, this can help quiet conversations and other background noise caused by machines and equipment. This noise reduction helps employees focus on the job at hand and minimize distractions.
Acoustic Foam
Singer Safety’s acoustic foam sheets can be used in industrial settings, but they are not just for warehouses and factories. They are popular among recording studios, churches, gyms, schools, auditoriums, restaurants, and many other settings where acoustic office curtains would be beneficial. They can be attached to ceilings, walls, and doors to reduce vibration, echo effects, and excess noise. Unlike hard surfaces, the acoustic foam’s porous nature absorbs the sound in the room, improving the overall acoustics and making a more pleasurable environment.
Benefits of Noise Cancelling Curtains in the Workplace
Improves Productivity
Safety Singer’s line of industrial curtains and other noise dampening products enhance workplace productivity in several ways. They can be used to create separate rooms in a large, open-concept warehouse space. Large, noisy machinery can be enclosed, which muffles sound and helps employees better hear their surroundings. Curtains can also be used to partition off different work zones so multiple tasks can be done at the same time without disruption. Workers can then work more efficiently, which increases the company’s overall production and output.
Supports Employee Health
Excessive workplace noise is very common in industrial settings. In fact, the CDC estimates that more than 22 million workers are exposed to dangerous noise levels at work each year. OSHA requires workplaces to maintain work-related noise at a volume of 85 decibels or less. If coworkers cannot hear one another during a conversation without shouting, the workplace noise is likely much too loud. This can lead to long-term damage, as exposure to prolonged loud sounds injures the nerves in the ear and can result in permanent hearing loss. By installing Singer Safety’s noise dampening curtains around heavy machinery or setting up strategically placed modular acoustic screens in the office, excess noise can be brought down to an OSHA-approved level, which helps workers stay healthy and productive.
Enhances Room Acoustics
Simultaneous conversations, noise from machines, footsteps, doors opening and closing, and computer sounds; excess noise like this can be very distracting for those working in an office setting, making it difficult to focus and complete tasks. Singer Safety’s experienced sound experts can help you outfit your office with a custom noise dampening system that can include acoustic office curtains, quilted modular panels, egg crate acoustic foam tiles, and more. Our products can improve your office’s acoustics by absorbing excess sound and deadening loud noise, creating a more comfortable workplace for your employees.
Improve Privacy in the Workplace with Singer Safety
Singer Safety has been manufacturing effective, cost-efficient, high-quality sound safety equipment since 1950. Our line of industrial curtains and noise dampening products can be found in workplaces all over the globe, from warehouses to recording studios and school auditoriums to traditional office settings. Our expert team can help you outfit your workplace with a well-rounded soundproofing system to help you meet OSHA’s sound standards. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you improve the safety, privacy, and comfort of your workplace today.
