RD 286/2006: Obligations, Measurements and Compliance in the Industry
In this article, we break down Royal Decree 286/2006: when it is mandatory to measure noise in a factory, which limit values must not be exceeded, and what technical measures – such as enclosures or vibration damping – are key to avoiding sanctions and protecting hearing health.
Lift Noise in the Valencian Community: What the Regulations Say
Lift Noise in the Valencian Community: What the Regulations Say Lifts are, without a doubt, one of the most critical elements in the habitability of a building. However, when their operation becomes a constant source of annoyance, they go from being a convenience to a legal and technical issue of the highest order. […]
Differences between acoustic measurement, acoustics auditing and acoustics certification
When it comes to controlling and troubleshooting noise and vibration issues, many people – both individuals and businesses – encounter a plethora of technical terms that can lead to confusion. It's common to hear acoustic audit, acoustic certification, and acoustic measurement used interchangeably, when in reality they are distinct processes with different objectives […]
Success Story: Acoustic Study in Valencia
At TICE, as specialists in acoustic and anti-vibration solutions, we work every day to solve real problems that affect people's quality of life. In this case, we explain how we tackled a lift noise problem in a residents' community in the centre of Valencia, complying with the regulations on […]
Industrial Soundproofing: Acoustic problems in machinery
The importance of managing industrial noise Industrial acoustics plays a crucial role within the workplace, especially in industrial sectors where noise is a constant. Industrial noise generated by machinery can have negative consequences for both workers and company productivity. At TICE, located in Valencia and […]
Noise and vibration control in residents' associations
Managing a residents' association can be a challenge, especially when problems arise concerning disruptive noises and vibrations that affect residents' well-being. These issues, which often originate in elevators, pump rooms, and other mechanical facilities in the building, generate conflicts among neighbours and, in […]
Specialists in noise and vibration control and reduction
Grupo Tice is an engineering firm focused on providing technical acoustic solutions. We offer a comprehensive service for the development, manufacture, and installation of solutions to reduce the transmission of noise and vibrations, generated by machinery in industrial, commercial, or residential environments, thereby improving user comfort and equipment performance. What products [...]
Solution to the problem of high noise levels in a compressor room
Success story where we solved excessive noise in a compressor room In industry, we continuously work with machinery that generates high levels of noise and vibrations. Therefore, many workers are daily exposed to sound levels that are not only considerably high but also dangerous, as by a [...]
The influence of noise on industrial production
Noise reduces our productivity, how can we avoid it? The incorporation of elements such as safety, continuous training, corporate social responsibility, employee well-being, and flexible hours may seem unrelated to productivity initially. However, they show a direct impact on increasing work performance. In the context of the […]
How can we reduce noise and vibrations in industry?
Noise is a serious problem. As we have already explained in other posts, living with noise above adequate levels or being subjected to sound repeatedly and constantly can cause health problems for those who suffer from it. According to the WHO, noise exposure is one of the environmental factors […]