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UNIT 4: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 085 EMISSIONS AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY CHECKLIST The first step is to compile an inventory of all sources of emissions inside and outside the building. Then consider the following: ✓ Are emissions from boilers and stoves monitored? ✓ Is indoor air quality monitored? ✓ Are appliances and equipment serviced regularly? ✓ Are appliances over 10 years old being used? ✓ Have complaints about poor indoor air quality been received from guests or employees? S E C T I O N 2 ✓ Is the property free from asbestos? ✓ Have alternatives to CFCs been considered? ✓ Have efforts been made to reduce emissions? ✓ Are vehicles equipped with catalytic converters? ✓ Are there local initiatives to monitor prevailing (exterior) air quality, especially in urban areas? ✓ Is the air quality of the local environment considered to be good or bad?
086 UNIT 4: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Environment Status Review on Reducing Noise NOISE FACTSHEET • Noise pollution can be defined as undesirable sound that is disturbing, annoying and which may be detrimental to human health. • Undesirable noise can include music, traffic, crowds, and workplace-related noise from machines and appliances. • Noise is measured in decibels (dB), which follow a logarithmic scale. Therefore even a small increase in decibels means a large increase in the magnitude of the sound. For example, a sound of 30dB is ten times greater in intensity than 20dB, and a hundred times greater than 10dB. • The frequency of noise is measured in Hertz (Hz). • Vibration is a major source of noise transmission. Sound intensity A home environment in an urban area 40dB Office City centre A moving road transport container at a distance of 15 metres 50-60dB 70dB 90dB • Continuous exposure to intensities of noise can have adverse health effects: - Noise levels between 70dB-12dB can induce migraines, circulatory disturbances, high blood pressure and ulcers; - Noise levels between 10dB and 120dB can cause loss of hearing; - Noise levels above 130dB can cause direct damage to the ear; • High levels of noise in hospitality businesses can reduce the value of the property and lead to the loss of business. It also affects employee productivity and causes conflicts with neighbouring businesses and homes. • Areas that generate the most noise in hospitality businesses are mechanical rooms with fans, compressors, boilers and generators, kitchens, laundries, delivery and waste output areas including compactors, garages, discotheques and function rooms, lobby areas and bars. • The most noise-sensitive areas in hospitality properties are guestrooms, meeting and conference rooms, and offices. • The US Occupational Safety and Health Act specifies the following: S E C T I O N 2 Maximum permissible industrial workday noise levels SOUND LEVEL (dB) DURATION (HOURS) 90 8 92 6 95 4 100 2 105 1 110 1/2 115 1/4
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