Noise Monitoring

The HSE estimates that over 1.3 million workers in the UK are still exposed to a noise level  over 85 dB(A).

The Noise at Work Regulations 1989 (NAW) gives us three key points concerning noise in the workplace.

First Action Level - 85dB(A)
Second Action Level - 90dB(A)
Peak Action Level - 200 Pascals

Employers have duties at all of these levels, but how do you know whether these levels apply to you?  If you have to shout at a person less than 2 meters away then you are likely to be exposing staff to 85dB(A) or above.  Exposing colleagues to noise levels in excess of 90dB(A) throughout their working day can over time lead to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).

In order to prevent NIHL the Noise at Work Regulations places a duty on employers whom are likely to be exposing employees to noise above the first action level to carry out a formal noise assessment via a competent person.

A noise survey from ASP LTD will be carried out competently to identify those at risk, review the suitability of any hearing protection already supplied and used and offer other control ideas to reduce exposure.