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Noise Measurement & Control
Measuring noise levels and workers' noise exposure is the most important part of a workplace hearing conservation and noise control program.
It helps to identify work locations where there are noise problems, employees who are exposed to noise levels and where additional noise measurements need to be made and controls implemented.
The completion of noise surveys in living and working places is important as it identifies the exposure of harmful levels through the use of machines and equipment. Our specialists will provide noise control options to reduce noise exposure.
All Coffey Environments noise officers are registered with WorkSafe.
The need for noise measurement and controls may have originated from previous audits conducted in the workplace, statutory compliance and redevelopment of noise management plans. Coffey Environments have been specialising in noise management control for over twenty years.
Capabilities:
- identify items of equipment and operations which have the potential to cause the exposure standard to be exceeded
- delineate all areas where the average sound level (LAeq,T) exceeds 85dB(A) or the peak noise level exceeds 140 dB(C)
- evaluate noise exposures (LAeq,8hr) so that personnel exposed above the exposure standard can be identified
- assess the adequacy of the noise reduction afforded by personal hearing protectors already in use and of alternative protectors if required.
