High noise levels can cause short- and long-term damage to hearing, from tinnitus to significant hearing loss. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require employers to assess and control the risks to their workers.
We carry out full on-site noise at work surveys for all types of workplace, covering office, warehouse, factory and mobile workers.
Our approach
- We speak to managers and staff to understand a typical working day or week.
- We measure the noise levels workers are exposed to from each activity they carry out.
- Using the working pattern and noise data, we calculate each worker’s daily noise exposure.
Where exposure exceeds the action values, we advise on hearing protection, including what level is needed and whether its use is optional or mandatory.
Reducing noise at source
The Regulations require employers to reduce noise exposure as far as reasonably practicable, not just to provide hearing protection. We advise on practical ways to control noise at source and help you develop a noise reduction strategy, with annual reassessments where needed.
Our findings are provided in a report suitable for your Health and Safety manual or for presentation to an HSE inspector.