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Worksafe NZ is tuning in to the issue of noise in construction

Continuing a growing, global awareness of the impact of noise in the workplace, worksafe has increased its focus on the problem in 2018. In a recent post specifically on the subject of noise in construction, workplace nz spells out the risks, identifies the tools of the trade and their typical noise output, and offers advice […]

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‘Noise is bad for you’ – Studies link to excessive noise pollution

Noise is bad for you with studies linking excessive noise pollution to instances of hearing impairment, sleep disturbance and anxiety. But new research has suggested it can also make you infertile. Construction workers beware! Lengthy exposure to noise can cause male fertility problems. This is according to a brand new study in the International Journal

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Balfour Beatty Rail Takes on Echo Barrier as Best Practice on London Underground

BBR explore solutions to the problem of excessive noise pollution A new and highly effective solution to the problems of excessive noise pollution generated during rail works has now been included as best practice by Balfour Beatty Rail (BBR) on their London Underground rail replacement projects. In order to be a responsible contractor and neighbour,

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