8 Selection of machinery
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8 Selection of machinery

  8.1 The sound produced by each item of machinery to be fitted should be taken into account at the design stage. It may be possible to control noise by using a machine producing less airborne, fluid-borne or structure-borne sound.

  8.2 Manufacturers should be requested to supply information on the sound produced by their machinery and also to provide recommended methods of installation in order to keep noise levels to a minimum.

Parent topic: Appendix 3 - Suggested Methods Of Controlling Noise Exposure
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