Community Noise Analysis and Control Measures at Small Scale Forging Industry

Authors: Singh LP

DOI: 10.23880/eoij-16000283

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Noise is one of the most prevailing environment factor whether inside industry, traffic, agricultural implements, defense machinery etc. Noise pollution is increasing day by and becoming a cause of stress and irritation. The present study envisage to investigate the effect of noise pollution due a forging industry (ABC) on people and surroundings so as to reduce its effects and attempt to find the measures for control of noise levels. The results of the study revealed that noise level during forging operations exceeds the permissible limits of 75 dB (A) and 70 dB (A) during day and night. The same resulted in noise annoyance and sleep disturbance nearby among the residents of village XYZ. After collecting noise data at different places around the industry and data is analyzed, implementation of the control measures so as to reduce the noise level which is under permissible limit prescribed by the Pollution Control Board. 

Keywords: Community Noise Analysis; Pollution Control Board; Noise level; Noise pollution

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