Noise the problem

DO YOU HAVE A NOISE PROBLEM AT WORK?

This will depend on how loud the noise is & how long people are exposed to it. As a simple guide you will probably need to do something about the noise if any of the following apply.

• Is the noise intrusive – like a busy street, a vacuum cleaner or a crowded restaurant for most of the working day?
• Do your employees have to raise their voices to carry out a normal conversation when about 2M apart for at least part of the day?
• Do your employees use noisy powered tools or machinery for more than half an hour a day?
• Do you work in a noisy industry, e.g. construction, demolition, or road repair, woodworking, plastic processing, engineering, textile manufacture, general fabrication, forging, pressing or stamping, paper or board making, canning or bottling foundries?
• Are there noises due to impacts (such as hammering, drop forging, pneumatic impact tools etc), explosive sources such as cartridge operated tools or detonators, or guns?

WHAT IS NOISE INDUCED HEARING DAMAGE?

Exposure to high levels of noise can cause

• Stress
• Tinnitus
• Permanent  Hearing Loss  

   

Noise the solution

Controlling noise in work the work place does not need to be difficult. A practical & workable approach involving management teams as well as operatives will ensure a safe working environment.

WHC follow these simple rules to ensure that your best practice statements are adhered to at all times.

WHC can provide the complete package in noise management. Whether it’s noise assessments on your owned equipment or operatives. Or whether you take advantage of our all inclusive hire packages.