Minimalization of noise in foundries on the example of the iron foundry in Bydgoszcz

In this article, a negative impact of noise in foundries on both physical and mental abilities of the workers have been discussed on the basis of the authors own implementation solution. The result is work efficiency decrease and quality determination. On the example of Iron Foundry at PESA works in Bydgoszcz (former ZNTK). The effects of minimalization of the loudest noise sources in different departments of the factory have been presented along with the assessment of noise reduction effectiveness rate. The presented solutions can have applications in other casting foundries in the whole country.