Workplace noise measurement services are provided by our acoustic and noise consultants.
Our acoustic and noise consultants have experience conducting workplace noise measurement and assessment for manufacturing, construction, mining, maritime, commerce and education industries
Our workplace noise measurement services include:
- Workplace Noise Measurement and Assessment
- Personal Noise Exposure Monitoring (Dosimetry)
- Noise Exposure Assessment
- Noise Management Programs (Hearing Conservation Programs)
- Risk Assessment and Prioritisation of Noise Control Measures.
- Design and Implementation of Noise Engineering Controls
- Selection of suitable Personal Hearing Protection
Effective noise management requires measurement of noise levels and workers exposure, engineering noise control, personal protective equipment, audiometric testing (hearing tests) and worker training.
Workplace noise measurement is conducted to determine workers noise exposure for comparison against the noise exposure standards. For further information on the Queensland Noise Exposure Standards click here.
Noise Monitoring Helicopter Trials
Workplace noise measurement services are provided by our qualified occupational hygienists using accredited state-of-the-art sampling and analysis methodologies. Workplace Noise Assessment are conducted to meet the requirements of the AS1269.1: 2005 Measurements and Assessment of Noise to assist clients in meeting the requirements of the Queensland WHS legislation.
In most situations the noise assessment involves a combination of personal exposure measurements and noise level measurements for plant and equipment. Where required noise contour maps can be developed.
Emphasis is placed on ensuring appropriate consultation is undertaken with our clients to ensure that the strategies developed are practical, can be readily accepted by operational personnel.
Workplace Noise Measurement Equipment
For personal exposure monitoring (dosimetry) we use noise badges, the badge is small and light, with no cable or controls and mounts comfortably on the worker’s shoulder. The noise badges are left on the worker, storing details about the noise levels throughout the day. Intrinsically safe noise monitoring equipment is available for assessment in hazardous environments. All sound level meters used are integrating type 1 meters with octave band analysis capabilities. Our workplace noise measurement equipment is NATA calibrated.
Workplace Noise Assessment Report
Our reports are written in plain English to address all the issues raised as part of the scope of work. Our reports include an executive summary, process description, methodology, results and recommendations. Short term and long term recommendations on control measures are provided to assist managers in the provision of a safe work environment.
Review of a Noise Assessment
The period between noise assessments should be determined by management in consultation with workers through consultative processes. The noise assessment should be repeated at intervals not exceeding five years or whenever there is:
- Installation of new or removal of machinery.
- A change in workload or equipment operating conditions likely to cause a significant change in noise levels.
- A change in building structure likely to affect noise levels.
- Modification of working arrangements affecting the length of time workers would spend in high noise areas.
Workplace Noise Exposure Calculator
Haztek have developed a noise exposure calculator program. The calculator assists in the estimation of noise exposure for selected daily routines. This allows assessment of exposures that are not assessed through personal noise exposure measurements. A copy of the noise exposure calculator program is provided to the client with all noise monitoring.
For further information on how we can assist you with workplace noise measurement services call our office or use our contacts page to forward a request for further information.
