{"id":66878,"date":"2019-11-06T12:12:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T12:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=66878"},"modified":"2019-11-20T14:30:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T14:30:54","slug":"changes-for-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/changes-for-noise\/66878\/","title":{"rendered":"The new noise guidelines: What you need know"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Changes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Health Organisation<\/a> guidelines on noise mean that the impact of sound is becoming more important than ever. Anne Budd, a board member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.association-of-noise-consultants.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Association of Noise Consultants<\/a>, gives an insight into some of the main points raised <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The World Health Organisation (WHO) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.euro.who.int\/en\/health-topics\/environment-and-health\/noise\/environmental-noise-guidelines-for-the-european-region\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Noise Guidelines<\/a> (ENG) 2018, state that exposure to noise presents the largest health risk to the population of Western Europe, second only to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/greater-manchester-clean-air-plan\/57243\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">poor air quality<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Environmental noise can have negative impacts on health and wellbeing and is a well-recognised public health risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These impacts can include cardiovascular disease, annoyance, sleep disturbance and distractions in activities such as reading and conversation. The latest guidance from the WHO replaces the 1999 guidelines, which were used extensively as part of noise impact assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a result, their introduction is likely to affect the way we assess noise impact in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The technical approach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Since publication in October 2018, the implications of the WHO\u2019s ENG document for the UK have been under discussion and some key points to consider include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Although the ENG supersedes all other WHO publications, the 2018 version does not fully replace the CNG (community noise guidelines) 1999.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The CNG indoor guideline values, general recommendations for non-specific noise sources and others not covered by the ENG remain valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The ENG complements the NNG (night noise guidelines) 2009.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After 20 years in circulation, it was felt necessary to update the WHO ENG to take into account the masses of research that has been done around the world in that timeframe on the exposure-response relationships for various health effects of noise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It was also deemed necessary to review if any interventions are effective at reducing exposure or ill health effects relating to noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The new WHO ENG are based on nine systematic reviews of research undertaken in the period 1999-2015 covering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Annoyance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sleep disturbance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cognitive impairment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hearing impairment and tinnitus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Diabetes and metabolic effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Adverse birth outcomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality of life, mental health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Interventions to reduce noise and improve health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The review process has led to the formation of new guideline levels, with each one presented alongside a recommendation strength (relating to the research) of a \u201cstrong recommendation\u201d or \u201cconditional recommendation.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The guidelines cover noise from road, rail and aircraft, as well as wind turbine and leisure noise (at venues and on personal listening devices). They provide robust public health advice underpinned by evidence, which the WHO says is \u201cessential to drive policy action that will protect communities from the adverse effects of noise.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The guidelines have not been formally adopted by any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UK government<\/a>, although DEFRA and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scottish government<\/a> are currently reviewing implications of the WHO ENG on existing policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">However, the 1999 Guidelines are superseded in part, and professional acoustic consultants are well-placed to offer advice on the best approach, taking into account the current position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Seeking advice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As the issue of sound becomes more important than ever, the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) works with the authorities, partners and other stakeholders to establish the best way forward to address noise in our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">ANC is the voice of professional consultancy in acoustics, noise and vibration in the UK. Its purpose is to highlight how ANC member companies lead the way to improve acoustics for the whole of society &#8211; and to promote high standards and good practice in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">ANC member companies provide consultancy advice across all areas of the acoustics, noise and vibration sectors to support the built environment, transportation and entertainment sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Members also aid the wellbeing and comfort of building users across the whole spectrum of use in public, private and commercial places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ultimately, good acoustics can do much to improve and enhance our environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The early engagement of acoustic consultancy services is recommended to achieve the right outcomes in the control of noise \u2013 and to help take control of an issue that is clearly having an impact on peoples\u2019 quality of life across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66886\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-66886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-696x1043.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd-610x914.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Anne-Budd.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anne Budd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Anne Budd<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Board Member<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.association-of-noise-consultants.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Association of Noise Consultants<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 4518<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"mailto:info@theanc.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">info@theanc.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.association-of-noise-consultants.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.association-of-noise-consultants.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/TheANC73\">TheANC73<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn:\u00a0<span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/association-of-noise-consultants\/\">Association of Noise Consultants<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes to the World Health Organisation guidelines on noise mean that the impact of sound is becoming more important than ever. 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