Kvasny Prum. 1971; 17(8-9): 169-176 | DOI: 10.18832/kp1971025

Noise level in bottleries of breweries. Results of meusurements and conclusions.Peer-reviewed article

M. HOFMANN, A. OSWALD

The article deals with the results of an investigation which has been carried out to detect the principal sources of noise in the bottling shops of breweries, to measure acoustic pressure and to use the values as a criterion for estimating the degree of molestation to which the workers are exposed. In 29 bottleries from 32 covered by the study the noise level exceeds the maximum value tolerated in safety rules, i.e. 85 dB. Only roughly LO % of bottleries meet the legal requirements. The authors describe various devices used in GDR to protect hearing in noisy workshops. The best prophylactic measure against damage to hearing are periodic medical examinations of workers by experienced otologists connected with audiometric measurements.
(In Czech, English summary only)

Keywords: brewery, bottleries, noise

Published: August 1, 1971