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Noise
The hospitality and entertainment industry can be a noisy work environment.
Sources of noise can include:
- beeping signals in food processes
- radios
- two-way headsets used in drive-through services
- kitchen noises
- coffee grinders
- dishwashers
Modern restaurants often do not have good acoustics due to minimalist interior design. For example hard reflecting surfaces do not reduce noise.
You may have a noise problem in your workplace if you have to raise your voice to talk to someone standing 1m away.
Ways to control hazards
- In a drive-through, position speakers so they are close to the drivers and can be operated at a low volume.
- Play recorded or live music at a comfortable volume.
- Contain kitchen noise.
More information
Read more about noise, including what is excessive noise.
Read the guide to noise in the music industry (PDF, 91 KB)
Last updated October 5, 2005