Environmental noise is the summary of noise pollution from outside, caused by transport, industrial and recreational activities.
Noise is frequently described as 'unwanted sound', and within this context, environmental noise is generally present in some form in all areas of human activity.
Noise at low level is not necessarily harmful, however, the adverse effects of noise exposure could include interference with speech, sleep disturbance, anxiety, hearing damage and stress-related cardiovascular health problems. As a result, environmental noise is studied, regulated and monitored by many governments and institutions.
Guidance
IPC Licence compliance should be based upon International Standard ISO 1996: Acoustics Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise. In certain instances, some of the assessment procedures and methodologies outlined in BS 4142 and BS 5228 (Appendix III) may be utilised as part of the overall strategy.
Services
“Whale has enjoyed a long working relationship with DevineAir for both our LEV and air assessments and our noise assessments. DevineAir are a thoroughly professional company and the standards and detail of their work is exactly what Whale requires. This has allowed us to take a pro-active approach to improving our processes, and reducing noise levels to ensure we help protect our own employees as well helping us manage the site’s environmental noise impact”
“DevineAir has delivered several projects simultaneously for us. Their advice has certainly narrowed down our environmental and health & safety issues and focused us on the right path to getting the correct, cost-effective solutions in place. They also manage the ongoing environmental statutory compliances on our behalf, reducing our risk and saving our time.”
“I have worked with Ciaran for years and his depth of knowledge on environmental topics, particularly Local Exhaust Ventilation & Air Quality, is very impressive. Since I have known him, he has continuously strived to improve his knowledge, skills & breadth of services to the benefit of the client.”
To find out more, get in touch with our team to discuss the benefits and innovative solutions we can bring to your environmental noise requirements.
