Noise at Work Assessment
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Noise at Work Assessment
Our Noise at Work Assessment service is designed to help you identify, monitor, and control noise risks, ensuring a safer and more efficient work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Our Noise at Work Assessments ensure that you are fully compliant with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
• Accurate Noise Monitoring: Our experts are equipped with cutting-edge sound level meters and noise dosimeters to conduct precise noise assessments.
• Noise Control Solutions: Every workplace is unique, so we provide tailored solutions that might include engineering controls, administrative actions, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to effectively reduce noise exposure.
• Hearing Protection Assessments: If your employees are at risk of being overexposed, we will analyse their total exposure and recommend the perfect level of protection for each individual.
Key Features of Our Service:
- Detailed Noise Surveys: Comprehensive evaluations using the latest equipment to measure workplace noise levels.
- Risk Assessments: Identifying high-risk areas and tasks to prioritise noise control measures.
- Compliance Assistance: Guidance on meeting national and international noise legislation requirements.
- Effective Noise Mitigation: Practical recommendations for noise reduction, including engineering solutions and PPE.
- Regular Monitoring: Development of ongoing noise monitoring programs for sustained safety and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Noise at Work Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of the noise levels in your workplace. It helps identify areas where noise may pose a risk to employees’ hearing and overall health. This assessment is crucial for ensuring compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, reducing the risk of hearing damage among workers, and creating a safer and more efficient work environment.
The frequency of Noise at Work Assessments depends on several factors, including changes in workplace operations, introduction of new equipment, and modifications to the work environment. As a general guideline, assessments should be conducted annually or whenever significant changes occur that could impact noise levels. Regular monitoring ensures ongoing compliance and protection for your employees.
Depending on the requirements for the job, we use either Class 1 or Class 2 Sound Level Meters and Noise Dosimeters to conduct precise noise assessments. These provide accurate measurements of noise levels in various parts of your workplace, enabling us to identify high-risk areas and recommend effective noise control measures.
Ensuring compliance with noise regulations involves regular noise assessments, implementing recommended noise control measures, and ongoing monitoring of noise levels. Our consultancy provides detailed risk assessments, compliance assistance, and the development of continuous noise monitoring programs. Additionally, we offer training and support to help you understand and meet both national and international noise legislation requirements.
Yes, you need to conduct a Noise at Work Assessment if your workplace has environments where noise levels are likely to pose a risk to employees’ hearing and overall health. According to the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, it is mandatory for employers to assess and manage noise exposure to protect employees.
Noise at Work Consultant
Simon Rehill, A.M.I.O.A
Associate Member of the Institute of Acoustics (A.M.I.O.A)
Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Competent Person status in Noise and Vibration Assessment
Holder of the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control