Health & Safety

Noise & Vibration: Protecting Health & Safety in the Workplace

Exposure to excessive noise and vibration can pose serious risks to both short-term comfort and long-term health. Understanding and controlling these hazards is essential to safeguard your workforce.

 

Why Noise and Vibration Matter

Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise and vibration can lead to severe health problems, including:

• Hearing loss – Permanent damage from continuous exposure to loud environments.
• Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) – A debilitating condition caused by the use of vibrating tools, affecting nerves, blood vessels, and muscles.
• Increased stress and fatigue – High noise levels can interfere with concentration and increase stress, while vibrations can cause muscle fatigue and discomfort.

 

Health & Safety Solutions

We support our clients in the following ways approach includes:

• Workplace Noise Assessment – Regular monitoring to identify areas where noise levels exceed safety limits.
• Workplace Vibration Assessment – Assessments of workplace vibration for both
  • hand-arm vibration (HAV); and/or
  • whole-body vibration (WBV)
• Noise Control Strategies – Assisting in developing site specific noise control strategies to reduce noise and vibration at the source.
• Training and education – Empowering your team with knowledge on how to recognize and minimize exposure risks.

 

Stay Compliant, Stay Safe

We help you comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 for noise and vibration exposures. Our services ensure your business meets legal requirements and protects your employees from harm.

Ready to improve your workplace? Contact us today for a consultation on reducing noise and vibration hazards.