Pedestal grinder

The Problem

A mobile electrical contractor company had a small maintenance workshop in which the pedestal grinder was a significant noise problem.

The Solution

• The pedestal grinder was bolted to the concrete floor using rubber mounts and rubber inserts/sleeves were used in the panelling to prevent the bolts from short circuiting the rubber mounts.
• Routine maintenance was carried out.

The Results

The noise levels were reduced by 2dB from 104dB to 102dB.

The Costs

£80 (2005 rates).

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Reproduced courtesy of Worksafe, Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, Western Australia^[1].