High noise levels can lead to long-term health problems like hearing loss and tinnitus. Our assessments ensure you meet your legal duties under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 while protecting the health and well-being of your team.
Excessive noise at work isn’t just an inconvenience – it can cause lasting harm. Employers have a legal and moral responsibility to reduce exposure where possible. By identifying where and how your team is affected by noise, we help you take targeted action to reduce risks, support staff well-being, and meet your compliance obligations.
These regulations are designed to protect workers from harmful noise levels over a working day or week. They also account for short bursts of very loud sounds – known as peak noise levels – which are typically caused by impulsive noises like hammering, metal impacts, or power tools.
80 dB(A) average noise,
with a peak of 135 dB(C) .
85 dB(A) average noise,
with a peak of 137 dB(C)
87 dB(A) average noise,
with a peak of 140 dB(C)
If any of these levels are reached or exceeded, employers must take action – such as introducing hearing protection, changing work processes, or reducing noise at its source.
Excessive noise at work isn’t just an inconvenience – it can cause lasting harm. Employers have a legal and moral responsibility to reduce exposure where possible. By identifying where and how your team is affected by noise, we help you take targeted action to reduce risks, support staff well-being, and meet your compliance obligations.
Depending on your environment, we use either Sound level meters to take spot measurements in key locations, or Personal noise badges worn by staff to record noise throughout the day. We select the method that best suits your operations and ensures accurate results
Once we’ve gathered the measurements, we calculate each staff member’s average noise exposure over an 8-hour working day. If using sound meters, we average readings from different locations and tasks. If using badges, we normalise the data – this means adjusting the results to reflect an 8-hour day, even if the actual recording was shorter or longer. This gives us a clear picture of real-world exposure and helps guide the next steps.
Based on the findings, we provide practical, tailored recommendations to reduce noise risks.
Want to make your workplace safer and ensure you’re fully compliant with noise regulations?
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We’ve supported clients across a range of sectors, from manufacturing and food production to healthcare and construction.
Noise at Work assessment for the service areas of Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Conducting a noise at work assessment for one of Europe's largest roasteries
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