Workplaces
Prevention of occupational risks related to noise

A worker’s noise exposure is better controlled when the quality of the workspace in which they perform their duties is properly managed. To this end, there are criteria specified directly by the Labor Code, environmental regulations, or the Building and Housing Code. Other criteria are set forth in standards and are not mandatory; this is particularly the case for spaces containing offices.

Even if it is not harmful, noise in offices can have serious consequences for workers’ health. Exposure to noise, even at moderate levels, can cause symptoms such as headaches, stress, cardiovascular problems, sleep deprivation, and so on. Beyond workers’ health, there are also direct consequences for work quality and company performance.

The standards designed to optimize office acoustics so that workers can perform their duties under the best possible...