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| Written by Neil Vinall | |
| Tuesday, 13 May 2008 | |
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The ‘silent approach’ scheme piloted by the Noise Abatement Society in Conjunction with Piek offers an alternative way for night time deliveries to continue without disturbing households. A forum organised by them at the CV Show will present the scheme and award companies who have adopted innovative ways to decrease noise nuisance.
A series of trials were conducted with supermarket chain, J Sainsbury, and Wandsworth Council through the ‘silent approach’ scheme, aiming to set a noise ceiling of under 60dB. Using noise reducing measures such as a quiet directional reversing alarm, noiseless refrigeration units and by applying simple practises such as not leaving engines running or slamming doors, the trial was found to be a huge success. The results of the trial have set a standard of best practise with other commercial sectors and local authorities. Brigade Electronics pioneering broadband sound (white sound ) reversing alarm (bbs-tek) was one of the technologies used in the trials. This unique alarm received the John Connell Award from the Noise Abatement Society for its noise reducing qualities in 2003. Since then, the Noise Abatement Society has continued to endorse bbs-tek for its ability to contain the warning sound of a reversing vehicle in the immediate danger zone, lessening the impact of noisy construction and delivery vehicles in residential areas. As continued proof of their commitment to safe, quiet vehicles, Brigade has launched the new self adjusting reversing alarm. SA bbs-tek automatically adjusts the volume to 5-10dB above the ambient noise level, so that a reversing vehicle can still be heard, without creating unnecessary noise pollution. PIEK, the Dutch authority commissioned to set a standard for reduced noise levels have also approved bbs-tek alarms for night-time deliveries in built-up areas. In recognition of its noise reducing properties, bbs-tek has been written into the Olympic Delivery Authority’s Code of Construction Practice for the 2012 Games and all construction sites in the GLA area of London. It is also the only reversing alarm permitted on construction vehicles in all areas of the City of New York. The bbs-tek is also considered the safest alarm on the market due to its locatability, unlike tonal alarms which cause disorientation. The ‘silent approach’ forum will take place on 17th April at the NEC Birmingham, Gallery suites 2 and 3. Registration and refreshments will start at 9am, with the Chairman’s welcome and a talk about the silent approach scheme and trials. The NAS-Piek certificates will be awarded at 12.10pm. Following lunch, there will be a tour of the CV Show, highlighting quiet vehicles and equipment. |
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