NOISE MONITORING REPORT
Report Ref: R161-6906-COCA-COLA-NOISE-FEB-2025
Submitted to:
M/s. Coca-Cola Almana Bottling Plant
Small And Medium Industries (SAMI)
State of Qatar
Prepared by:
GLOBAL TRADE & TECHNOLOGY W.L.L. (GloTech)
P.O. Box: 1147, Doha - Qatar
Tel: (+974) 44376 658, Fax: (+974) 44376 861
E-mail: info@glotechwll.com
FEBRUARY 2025
NOISE MONITORING REPORT
APPROVAL SHEET
Company
Global Trade &
Technology W.L.L
(GloTech)
Date
18.02.2025
Prepared By
Signatures
Reviewed By
Approved By
Anood Khan
Ghayas Hashim
Akram Khan
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary: ...................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction:.................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Scope of Work: ............................................................................................................................... 4
4. Scope of the Study: ........................................................................................................................ 4
5. Purpose & Objectives: .................................................................................................................... 5
6. Health Effects from High Level of Noise: ....................................................................................... 5
7. Reference Locations: ..................................................................................................................... 5
8. Methodology: .................................................................................................................................. 5
9. Equipment and Specification: ......................................................................................................... 6
9.1 Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 6
9.2 Specification ................................................................................................................................... 6
10. MoECC Qatar Standards & Limits for Noise: ................................................................................. 7
11. Permissible Limits in Indoor Workplaces: ...................................................................................... 7
12. Plant Vicinity: .................................................................................................................................. 8
13. Result: ............................................................................................................................................ 8
14. Conclusion: ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix 1............................................................................................................................................ 10
Calibration Certificate ........................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix 2............................................................................................................................................ 11
Photographs during Monitoring ............................................................................................................ 11
Appendix 3............................................................................................................................................ 16
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate ........................................................................................................... 16
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Abbreviations
SoW
dB
Leq
Lmin
Lmax
MoECC
- Scope of Work
- Decibels
- Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level with Integration time.
- Sound Level with Fast Time Weighting (Minimum Value)
- Sound Level with Fast Time Weighting (Maximum Value)
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
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1. Executive Summary:
Global Trade & Technology W.L.L (GloTech) was hired by M/s. COCA-COLA ALMANA
BOTTLING PLANT to carry out noise monitoring at the occupied factory, in New Industrial Area.
The noise level location was selected by M/s. COCA-COLA ALMANA BOTTLING PLANT
personnel and are consistent with the local specifications. Based on a prior visit conducted by
GloTech, seven (07) monitoring spots were identified at the locations and therefore, one (01)
monitoring device was deployed. The monitoring duration at each spot was 10 minutes TWA, and
the monitoring was conducted on 10th February 2025. The criteria used by GloTech for sampling,
analysis and making conclusion were based on the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
(MoECC) standards and are further described in the later part of this report.
Based on the results of the Noise Level for M/s. COCA-COLA ALMANA BOTTLING PLANT, are
within the safe levels.
2. Introduction:
Noise is playing an ever-increasing role in our lives and seems a regrettable, but ultimately
avoidable corollary of current technology.
Noise pollution refers to sounds in the environment that are caused by humans and unwanted sound
dumped into environment without regard to the adverse effect it may have. Noise pollution may be
defined as any unwanted electromagnetic signal (sound) that produces a jarring or displeasing effect
and which interferes with human communication, comfort and health. Noise pollution also caused
when the loudness of the sound becomes irritating or unbearable. Noise pollution also refers to
perturbations which interfere in the communication system.
Industrial noise due to the different machines of numerous industries, factories and mills produce a
lot of high intensity sounds causing noise pollution. Some industrial processes like weaning, ship
building, boiler making, pressing and blasting operations are noisier than others. The operations in
pneumatic drills, milling machines, cutters, printing press with an upward, downward and sideways
movement and vibrations, cause lowering of hearing capacity to a large extent. Therefore, Noise
monitoring plays a vital role nowadays.
3. Scope of Work:
The scope of the study was to carry out Noise Monitoring within the plant premises as follows:
Sr.
Source Parameter
No.
01.
Noise
Sound Level
No. of
Locations
07
Locations Name:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Filler & blower machine area
Labeler & packing machine area
Palletizer area
Air Compressor room area
Boiler room area
HVAC Compressor area
Entry gate area (Day & Night)
Frequency
Day / Night
time
(1 location)
4. Scope of the Study:
 Testing methodology based on ISO 3744/46 and latest international standard IEC 61672-1.
 Noise monitoring activity was carried out for 10 minutes during the normal operation with
Cirrus Optimus + Green & results are shown in Table 3, pg. no 8 below.
 Results are reported in a standard format.
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5. Purpose & Objectives:
This protocol presents the purpose for Noise monitoring to carry out on routine basis or to address
the public complaints.
 The objective is to monitor the noise level at a particular site or as described in the
complaints.
 The data generated by the method shall also evaluate with prescribed noise level standards.
 To determine how the sound pressure level generated from a source varies as one move
away from it.
 To identify area at risk of NIHL (Noise Induce Hearing Loss). To evaluate effectiveness of
existing noise control, based on the survey, the sources of the noise are controlled by
surrounding that can reduce the noise level.
6. Health Effects from High Level of Noise:
Noise pollution affects both health and behavior. Unwanted sound (noise) can damage psychological
health. Noise pollution can cause hypertension, high stress levels, tinnitus, hearing loss, sleep
disturbances, and other harmful effects.
7. Reference Locations:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Filler & blower machine area
Labeler & packing machine area
Palletizer area
Air compressor room area
Boiler room area
HVAC compressor area
Entry gate area (Day & Night Time)
8. Methodology:
Noise Level was monitored with the help of portable digital sound level meter (Cirrus) Type 1. The
instrument was mounted on tripod stand with a microphone 1.5 meter above ground level. The
sound level meter was calibrated on field using an acoustic calibrator compliant with IEC 61672-1
Class 1. The following equivalent A-weighted sound pressure levels were recorded: (dB) Leq, Lmin,
Lmax.
Table 1.1 Methodology of Noise Monitoring
Scope
Parameters
Noise Monitoring
Leq, Lmax, Lmin
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Monitoring Technique
Real Time -Sound Level Meter
coupled with class 1 microphone
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9. Equipment and Specification:
9.1
Equipment
Cirrus Research plc represents the Optimus+ Green sound level meters. Cirrus complies with the
latest international standard (IEC 61672-1) on sound level meters.
9.2
Specification
Application Type
Battery Life
Battery Type
Data Logging
Intrinsically Safe
Intrinsic Safety
Kit Type
Measurement
Parameters
Microphone
Class/Type
Audio Recording
Net Weight
Octive Band Analysis
Product Series
Product Type
Standards/Approvals
Time Response
Bluetooth
Memory
Environmental, Occupational & Simple Noise Measurements (Sound
Level Meter)
12 hours with alkaline AA, 20 hours with lithium AA non-rechargeable
Replaceable
Yes
No
No
CK:171C
1/1 and 1/3 Octave, C-A, CNEL, Dose, Exposure, Lavg/Leq,
Ldn, Ln, Max, Min, PDOSE, Peak, Sel, SPL, Taktm, TWA
Class 1
Voice tag audio recording up to 30 seconds of audio notes of each
measurement.
300 gms
1/1, 1/3
Optimus+ Green
Kits, Sound Level Meter
IEC 61672-1:2013 Class 1 or Class 2*1 , IEC 61672-1:2002 Class 1 or
Class 2 Group X , IEC 60651:2001 Type 1 I or Type 2 I, IEC
60804:2000 Type 1 or Type 2 , IEC 61252:1993 Personal sound
exposure meters , ANSI S1.4 -1983 (R2006), ANSI S1.43 - 1997
(R2007) , ANSI S1.25:1991 , IEC 61260:1996 & ANSI S1.11-2004
Fast, Impulse, Slow
BLE compatible with Android and IOS devices
Cirrus mobile applications available from Google play store and App
Store
4GB (32GB factory fit option)
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10. MoECC Qatar Standards & Limits for Noise:
 The standards for noise control have been made to protect the population against the
fatigue resulting for exposure to high levels of noise. These standards cover the limits for
environmental noise and provide guidelines for the proper planning of land utilization.
 The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change standards for industrial noise levels says
that the overall noise levels during day and night time at the boundary of the industry shall
not exceed 75 dB (Leq) and 85 dB at a distance of 1 meter from the machinery area.
Table 1: The maximum limits of noise
The maximum limits of noise (Average 10 minutes)
The Area
Day time
Night time
Residential Areas and public
corporations
55
45
Commercial areas
65
55
Industrial facilities
75
75
11. Permissible Limits in Indoor Workplaces:
A person can be exposed to noise more than 85 decibels in case of necessity, taking into
consideration the time of the exposure as given in the schedule below:
Table 2: Permissible Limits in Indoor Workplaces
The Intensity of Noise in Decibels (A)
Exposure Duration in Hour
85
8
90
4
95
2
100
1
105
0.5
110
0.25
115
0.125
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12. Plant Vicinity:
Plant Vicinity with Google Earth Map
13. Result:
The analysis report of noise monitoring is present below:
Table 3: The following table gives the 10-minutes maximum, minimum, average concentrations of
dB
Area
Average
Period
Filler & blower
10 mins.
Labeler & packing
10 mins.
Palletizer area
10 mins.
Compressor room (1m
away from machinery
area)
Time
Lmin
(dB)
Lmax
(dB)
Leq
(dB)
57.3
79.5
58.9
55.4
81.3
59.4
49.5
74.6
55.2
11:45:00
AM
11:58:00
AM
12:10:00
PM
11:55:00
AM
12:08:00
PM
12:20:00
PM
10 mins.
12:24:00
PM
12:34:00
PM
42.8
89.8
72.8
Boiler room
10 mins.
12:39:00
PM
12:49:00
PM
52.8
76.0
66.9
HVAC compressor
area (1m away from
machinery area)
10 mins.
12:52:00
PM
13:02:00
PM
53.4
82.0
56.8
Entry gate area (Day)
10 mins.
80.3
57.7
10 mins.
13:15:00
PM
20:42:00
PM
41.6
Entry gate area (Night)
13:05:00
PM
20:32:00
PM
51.4
83.8
60.7
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During the monitoring on 10th February 2025, the measured average noise results are within the
Qatar MoECC standards.
Sound Level Monitoring Graph:
Based on Table-3 The monitoring data collected are given in graph below.
Note: The MoECC standards for industrial noise levels says that the overall noise levels during day
& Night time at the boundary of the industry shall not exceed 75 dB (Leq) and 85 dB at a distance of
1 meter from the machinery area. So, by considering the industrial limit all locations are within the
MOECC Standards,
14. Conclusion:
The noise level of the factory is compared with the respective time limit of the noise level as per the
Qatar MoECC standards. The measured average noise results are within the Qatar MoECC
standards for M/s. COCA-COLA ALMANA BOTTLING PLANT.
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Appendix 1
Calibration Certificate
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Appendix 2
Photographs during Monitoring
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Photographs
Filler & Blower
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Labeler & Packing
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Palletizer Area
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Compressor Room
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Boiler Room
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HVAC Compressor
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Entry Gate Area (Day)
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Entry Gate Area (Night)
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Appendix 3
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate
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