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Noise - Stage 4: Control risk

Maintain tools and equipment

Power tools and other work equipment should be serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and maintenance schedules. This should help to prevent unnecessarily high noise levels and ensure efficient operation. Maintenance includes:

Sound Solutions case studies describe practical ways to reduce the risk from noise in a range of industries - some of these solutions can be applied to construction.

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Updated 2010-03-30