Goodquarry Article

Introduction
Units of Measurement
  Decibels (dB)
  Measuring Noise (SPL)
  Noise sources (SWL)
  Noise Prediction
  Multiple sources
  Moving Sources
Potential Effects
  Preparatory work
  Soil Stripping
  Mineral Extraction
  Processing
  Location
  Plant Noise
Acceptable Noise Levels
  MPG11 & PAN50
Monitoring
Good Practice
  General
  Planning Stage
  Choice of Equipment
  Reversing Alarms
  Maintenance of Plant
  Acoustic Screening
Summary

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Noise is any sound that is unwanted and it is an inevitable consequence of the working of minerals. Reducing the noise at source wherever possible is the most effective way of minimising the impact but barriers and screens between noise source and receptor can also be used effectively.

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