Overview

Objectives

The major objective of the symposium is to initiate a new discussion on how to improve the "Buy Quiet" purchasing attitude. This includes topics like:

• The implementation of legal requirements on noise emission in practice
• Manufacturers experience with the development and promotion of low noise products
• Existing and required further key elements to foster a "Buy Quiet" attitude
• Advantages for both manufacturers and purchasers in the application of noise emission information
• New strategies, concepts for legal requirements, declarations, labels

Date

The symposium will take place on 25 August 2016, from 9.00 to 17.45.

Language

The symposium´s language is English.

Target group

Manufacturers as well as employers using and purchasing machines, acousticians and both health and safety and environmental protection executives being interested in developing a successful concept supporting a buying quiet attitude to reduce excessive noise.