BS EN ISO 11690-1:2020

This standard BS EN ISO 11690-1:2020 Acoustics. Recommended practice for the design of low-noise workplaces containing machinery is classified in these ICS categories:

• 17.140.20 Noise emitted by machines and equipment
• 13.140 Noise with respect to human beings

This document outlines strategies to be used in dealing with noise problems in existing and planned workplaces by describing basic concepts in noise control (noise reduction, noise emission, noise immission and noise exposure). It is applicable to all types of workplaces and all types of sources of sound which are met in workplaces, including human activities.

It includes those important strategies to adopt when buying a new machine or equipment.

This document deals only with audible sound.