Reduce noise exposure at your logistic centre
International Labor Standards on occupational health and safety state that the noise levels workers are exposed to each day must not exceed a certain number of decibels. This has placed noise level safety high on the agenda of many workplaces, and distribution centers are no exception. But with the right docking and entrance solutions, you can ensure that your workers are better protected from loud and prolonged noise exposure.
Effective noise reduction starts at the loading bay
At peak loading times, the fast pace of people, pallets, and vehicles at a loading bay reaches a highpoint, and noise levels can become potentially harmful.
Workers are subjected to constant background noise, and many single loud sound events from trucks parking against buffers, forklifts moving pallets from one surface to another, the motors, rollers and springs of the loading docks, doors opening and closing, surface friction noise and the hollow rumble of the dock leveler.
To reduce this noise, a good place to start is at the entrances. By installing automatic doors that only open when needed, you can cut the noise levels in areas where there doesn’t need to be any noise – and reduce energy loss and drafts at the same time.
A loadhouse is another solution that can effectively reduce noise and improve the working environment. It contains all the components of a complete docking bay, including a dock leveler, dock shelter and automatic door, but it puts them outside the building – meaning noise inside is reduced.
And to help reduce noise pollution from leveler surfaces, a coated slip protection and noise reduction plate is ideal. The plate provides 25 decibel noise reduction, as well as guaranteed protection from slipping.
Reduce noise, increase efficiency
Without compromising efficiency and delivery accuracy, distribution center operators can make a range of modifications to reduce noise levels, while improving comfort and speed and ensuring the efficient flow of goods, people and vehicles.
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