GreenerTech Consultancy

Noise and illumination report for

Original Technology Pvt Ltd
Physical Address: 300 LIS Kwekwe

Tel: 0775743294, 0716393051

1.1 Introduction
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At the request of Original Technology Private Limited, Greener Tech consultancy

carried out a factory wide illumination and occupational noise survey on the 6th of June
2018. We declare that the results and observations reflected in this report are a true
reflection of conditions encountered during the survey. The results and observations
while only applying to conditions that existed at the time of survey are representative of
noise and illumination levels at Original Technology factory.
Recommendations made in this report are made in good faith and every effort was made
to ensure professional integrity thereof. The final responsibility however still lies with
the client to determine the root cause(s) and come up with appropriate corrective action.

This report/document cannot be guaranteed to be the unaltered edition unless it bears the
signature of the contact / liaison person.

1.2 Background
The occupational hygiene surveys was done in line with the clients endeavor to meet the
requirements of its SHEQ system requirements as well as legislative requirements.

The major objectives were to

 To determine the noise and illumination levels

 To check whether requirements set by legal authorities are met
 To determine mitigatory measures

1.3 Foreword
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 Prolonged exposure to noise may lead to occupational noise induced hearing

loss, susceptibility to High blood pressure, poor communication and thus leading
to occupational accidents.

 Low levels of illumination leads to reduced precision, causes eye strain and
fatigue. This might also lead to accidents. It is therefore imperative that
illumination level must be within thresholds to increase visibility, visual acuity
and thus improve worker morale.

 Legal and other Requirements:

- In the manufacturing industry noise is legislated under the factories and Work
Act as well as the NSSA Act.
- Illumination is governed by the factories and works Act.

2. NOISE
Generally problems caused by exposure to high levels of noise include stress related
illness, hearing loss, loss of productivity, speech interruption, irritability and nervousness
headaches and decrease in work efficiency. The immediate and acute effect of noise is
impairment of hearing.

Hearing loss is preventable, progressive and permanent. It is against this background that
organizations have to implement robust hearing conservation programmes.
The noise measurements were conducted using a sound level meter. The instrument
measures A weighted sound pressure level which gives real time measurements.

2.1 Choice of sampling sites and locations.

The sampling locations were chosen based on baseline risk assessment.
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In order to make the results representative samples from all types of machines, work
stations, activities were considered.
2.2 Sound level meter

 Date 07/06/2017
 Equipment type: sound level meter
 Serial number: N401200
 Model number: SL-5868P
Last date of calibration: 01-07-16
Next calibration date :01-07-16

2.3 Measurement procedure

a. Set to maximum scale and check batteries

b. Set to “A” scale
c. Turn to slow response
d. Fit the calibrator and calibrate instrument (106 dB)

e. Switch on the instrument first.

f. Once the control module is switched on the main menu is displayed.
g. Leave the instrument to do self-calibration which takes one minute.
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2.4 RESULTS

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Date Noise Source Noise Levels at Source Threshold Limit Value (NSSA) Variance Comment
GWERU WORKINGS
1 Threading machine running 88.3 dBA 85 dBA 3.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
2 Cutting machine running 100.7 dBA 85 dBA 15.7 dBA Wear ear defenders
3 Pneumatics rib extrusion machine 85.0 dBA 85 dBA 0.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
4 Drilling machine 1 88.0 dBA 85 dBA 3.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
5 Hydraulic rib extrusion machine 95.0 dBA 85 dBA 10.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
6 Spindle drilling machine 90.0 dBA 85 dBA 5.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
7 Mobile Fork Lifter 89.0 dBA 85 dBA 4.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
13 Compressor 92.0 dBA 85 dBA 7.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
14 50tonne eccentric pressures machine 105.0 dBA 85 dBA 20.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
15 150tonne eccentric pressures machine 95.0 dBA 85 dBA 10.0 dBA Wear ear defenders
8 Bending machine 82.0 dBA 85 dBA -3.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
9 Drilling machine 2 80.0 dBA 85 dBA -5.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
10 Drilling machine 3 80.0 dBA 85 dBA -5.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
11 Guillotine Machine 84.0 dBA 85 dBA -1.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
12 Arch welding bay 72.0 dBA 85 dBA -13.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
16 Lethe machine 83.0 dBA 85 dBA -2.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky
17 General Noise the whole workshop 68.0 dBA 85 dBA -17.0 dBA Below TLVs - area not noise risky

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40
20
0 Noise Levels at Source
Threshold Limit Value (NSSA)
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2.5 Recommendations
In line with international best practice requirements control measures should follow the
hierarchy of control. More conveniently starting with elimination substitution,
engineering, administrative and resorting to use of PPE as the last line of defence

Furthermore methods of reducing or combating noise are as follows:

 Attenuation which is silencing of the noise at source
 Using personnel protective devices and equipment to reduce noise intensity
 Limiting the exposure time of any personnel within a noise prone environmen

3. LIGHT
Generally problems caused by poor illumination are lowering of morale leading to
incidents, eye strain leading to errors, minor eye illnesses.
It is against this background that organizations have to implement sound illumination
programmes.The light intensity measurements were conducted using a lux meter. The
instrument measures light intensity (illumination levels) in lux.

3.1Choice of sampling sites and locations.

The sampling locations were chosen based on baseline risk assessment.

In order to make the results representative samples from all sources of light, work
stations and activities were considered.
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3.2 Luxmeter Meter Equipment

 Date 07/06/2017
 Equipment type: lux meter
 Serial number: FRT/S6-4-73
 Last date of calibration: 07-02-17
 Next Date of Calibration 07-02-18

3.3 Measurement procedure

a. Check the light meter – set instrument to 300 scale

b. Set to “A” scale to 300, close photo-voltaic cell and check x-ray
c. List the following data
- light intensities at various positions
- type of work being performed
- type of lighting being installed
- conditions of lighting
- description and sketch of area surveyed
- number and type of light –meter used
d. Use the instrument
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3.4 RESULTS OF LIGHT SURVEY

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LIGHT SURVEY DONE ON …./06/2017

Light Intensity in OT Recommended Light Intensity
Light Source Comment
Work-shop when lights (Lux)
1 104 20 Good
2 19.2 20 Bad lighting --improve
3 OT Work-shop Lights Off 0.8 20 Bad lighting --improve
4 14.3 20 Bad lighting --improve
5 16 20 Bad lighting --improve

120

100

80
Light Intensity

Light Intensity in OT Work-shop when

60 lights are off (Lux)
Recommended Light Intensity (Lux)
40

20

0
1 2 3 4 5 6
Measuring Points

LIGHT SURVEY DONE ON …./06/2017

Light Intensity in OT Recommended Light Intensity
Light Source Comment
Work-shop when lights (Lux)
1 34 20 Good
2 55.6 20 Good
3 32.5 20 Good
OT Work-shop Lights On
4 22 20 Good
5 57 20 Good
6 100 20 Good

120

100

80
Light Intensity

Light Intensity in OT Work-shop when

60 lights are on (Lux)
Recommended Light Intensity (Lux)
40

20

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Measuring Points
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4.Conclusion
From the survey, 59% of the working stations have noise levels above the normal
threshold. Hence as a recommendation it is advisable that all persons working in the
workshop are provided with noise PPE having an attenuation factor of 20%. It also
necessary to post signage indicating noise levels raising awareness. The fact that more
than 50% of the workers are exposed to above threshold necessitates the establishment of
sound noise conservation as enshrined in the Code of practice on noise induced hearing
loss. 80% of the light intensity below the threshold values can be detected when the
lights are off. However in case of power outages illumination levels are found to exceed
threshold hence if any working are to be conducted during such times there will be need
to have alternative sources of light.

5. REFERENCES

I. Shoeman and Schoden Occupational Hygiene

II. Environmental Engineering in South African Mines

III. American conference of Government Industrial Hygienists

IV. Mine Ventilation Practitioner’s Notebook Data Book

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Report compiled by R.Machimbira (Occupational Hygiene Technician)……………date

Reviewed by G.Zivovora (Occupational Hygienist)

……………………..date……