Occupational noise emitted by digital printing machines | ||
| International Design Journal | ||
| Article 29, Volume 10, Issue 4, October 2020, Pages 359-369 PDF (909.74 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2020.113362 | ||
| Author | ||
| Marwa Mohamed Kamal El Din Sayed | ||
| Lecturer, Department of Printing, Publishing and advertising, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The aim of this study was to determine noise level of different digital printing machines in Egyptian printing companies, More extensive studies are needed to determine the exact impact of noise on the workers. Technical and organizational measures in order to control noise and prevent noise exposure, and general hearing conservation program to protect workers, should be introduced in digital printing industry. The paper research followed the Experimental analytical methodology. The extent of noise in one of the Egyptian digital printing companies determined using Integrated precision Sound Level Meter (Class 1) QUEST type Sound Level Calibrator (Class 1) and sound software toolkit to calculate the collected data of sound pressure levels on equivalent A-level (dBA), the collected data performed inside two rooms in digital printing company, and measure token on two types of digital printing machines and other printing equipment. The A-weighted noise levels inside room1 were on Leq, Leq 8hr (80.4dB), whereas inside room2 (72.9dB), the paper suggested different recommendations and procedures for noise reduction, absorption and future procurement. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Noise Levels; Digital Printing; Safety; Acoustic Absorption; Standards; Occupational; Protect Worker Health; Knowledge; Attitude | ||
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