Question

Prevention to stop noise pollution in factories

Answer 1

Turn off Appliances at Home and offices

We can turn off home and office appliances when not in use such as TV, games, computers etc. it can create unnecessary stress on ears. We can save electricity also when we turn them .

Shut the Door when using noisy Machines

We can shut the door after we turn on dishwashers or washing machines for rooms where it is kept or we can turn them on before leaving house so that overlapping of exposure to loud noises can be reduced

Use Earplugs

Use of earplugs or earmuffs can bring down loud noises to manageable level. Earplugs are small inserts that fit into out ear canal. And earmuffs fit over the entire outer ear to form an air seal keeping ears safe from loud noises.

Follow the Limits of Noise level

Community law should check use of loudspeakers, outdoor parties as well as political public announcements.

Control Noise level near sensitive areas

There should be control on noise level (Silent zones) near schools, hospitals. Place noise limits boards near sensitive areas.

Go Green by planning trees

We can plant more trees as they are good noise absorbents. According to studies it can reduce noise by 5 to 10 decibels Db around them.