a. considering alternative working methods that involve less noise exposure; b. choosing appropriate work equipment to reduce noise to a minimum; c. designing and arranging the workplace and work premises, for example, so that technical devices are assembled, positioned and used so as not to give rise to unnecessary noise; d. technical noise reduction measures to reduce noise transmission through the air, for example by use of screens, encasements and sound absorbents; e. technical noise reduction measures to reduce structural noise and vibrations through balancing, dampening or isolation of sound sources; f. systematic maintenance of work equipment, the workplace and means of noise attenuation; g. arranging the work to limit the exposure time and intensity, with sufficient noise-free rest periods; h. ensuring medical examinations.
