The HSE says that the noise regulations “are concerned with controlling noise, not measuring it”. Unfortunately, research has shown that many firms waste money on measuring noise in the workplace because they do not then use the measurements they have paid for. Producing noise measurement reports will not impress an HSE inspector if the report shows you have a noise problem and have done nothing about it. Neither will you be doing anything to reduce the risk of hearing loss nor the claims that could ensue.To comply with the regulations [Full title: Control of Noise at Work Regulations] you need to do a noise assessment. This includes noise measurement but also the actions you need to complete to reduce noise and to protect hearing in your workplace. You may also need to complete other tasks, like training your workforce. With these in place you can demonstrate your commitment to controlling noise.
At Epsilon, our noise measurement reports will always include practical and cost effective recommendations for action. We produce these recommendations in consultation with you, so there are no nasty surprises. And because we are independent you can be sure of our unbiased opinion. Let us assist you to control noise in your workplace. We offer:
- Noise measurement and assessment
- Advice on noise reduction
- Noise control audits
- Advice on selecting appropriate hearing protection equipment
- Setting up hearing protection programmes
Controlling noise in your workplace