Cold cutting circular saw

The Problem

Mr. Smith's Nightclub, Warrington

A mobile electrical contractor company had a small maintenance workshop in which the cold cutting circular saw was a major noise source.

The Solution

The Results

The noise levels were reduced by 4dB, from 94dB to 90dB whilst cutting 3mm sheet metal.

The Costs

£95 (2005 rates)

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Reproduced courtesy of Worksafe, Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, Western Australia.

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Updated 2021-02-10