Noise and vibration suppression materials use a dampening, isolation or cancellation solution to reduce or eliminate vibrations that would otherwise result in loss or damage of a system or damage to hearing. These materials contain excellent shock absorption, memory, isolation, vibration and damping characteristics. The materials have specific chemical properties that enable them to absorb the noise and vibrations.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
In the workplace noise and vibration suppression materials may enable people with hearing or physical impairment to maintain their independence by reducing or eliminating pain and discomfort. They also prevent injuries caused by noise and vibration. The use of noise suppression materials in the workplace can in some cases reduce the need for ear plugs or other forms of hearing protection.
The reduction of noise can also assist people in the workplace who suffer from conditions where constant loud noise exposure can lead to an increase in stress. Noise and vibration exposure can also cause increases in blood pressure, heart rate and irritability, leading to many other health concerns.
Some uses for noise and vibration suppression materials in the workplace can include:
- reducing vibrations from cooking equipment such as blenders and mixers
- sound proofing recording rooms
- quieting CD/DVD players
- quieting computers
- shoe insoles and socks to reduce injuries caused by shock and impact
- reducing vibrations and noise from large machinery.
For more information on products that can be utilised in the workplace to reduce discomfort from noise and or vibrations please see the links below:
References
Sorbothane 2011, Our Family Of Products, Sorbothane, Inc., Ohio, viewed 10 May 2011, http://www.sorbothane.com/products.php.
Sorbothane 2011, Making the Case for Noise Dampening and Better Noise Control, Sorbothane, Inc., Ohio, viewed 10 May 2011, http://www.sorbothane.com/blog/noise-dampening/#more-936.
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