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The control of industrial noise and prevention of NID is difficult but not impossible. A multi-pronged approach, involving regulatory, promotional and incentive measures, is necessary to tackle the problem at the national level. The role of regulatory bodies is to set and enforce standards, and provide the infrastructure to facilitate noise control. The joint efforts of government, the trade unions and employers’ organisations are needed to establish effective noise control and hearing conservation programmes in industry.

Such efforts would yield the desired results if managements are committed to protecting the health of their employees and appreciate that noise control is sound business. While enforcement action may be needed get the job done, promotional activities, incentives and recognition of efforts are effective motivators.

Singapore has adopted a proactive, partnership approach in the control of noise and prevention of NID. The measures and initiatives discussed have been helpful in addressing the problem of excessive noise in workplaces. The results have been encouraging but more work lies ahead, as we focus our efforts on controlling inherently challenging problems in certain noisy processes and industries.

 
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