Study on The Factors and Effects of Noise Pollution at Construction Site in Klang Valley

Abstract

Noise Pollution is the high intensity of sound that is unnecessary and will cause harmful or danger towards human or nearby ecosystem. However, the occurrence of noise pollution is getting worse due to the process of country development. Noise pollution at construction site has become one of the noise pollution contributors in urban area where development in keep on going with the needs of construction projects. Area of study had been targeted at Klang Valley, Malaysia since it was one of the developing areas that consist huge amount of construction projects. Noise pollution produced at construction site is harmful to the health of those who involved in the construction projects and stay at the site for a long period of works. Thus, the main objectives of this study are to determine the factor of noise pollution at construction site and the effects of the noise towards those parties who involve such as engineer, contractor etc. The solutions to prevent or decrease the noise pollution at construction site were determined to help reducing its bad effects. Approximately 60 respondents had been collected in this survey to determine the most significant factor, effect and solution for noise pollution at construction site around Klang Valley. Based on the finding of this study, the significant factor caused noise pollution at construction site is due to heavy machinery operating. Respondents agreed that the noise pollution major affect is sleep disturbance. The significant solution against noise pollution at construction site is by applying muffler or silencer on construction machinery and equipment.