Workplace Noise Derbyshire

Workplace Noise Assessment in Alfreton

Sysco Environmental Ltd carried out a workplace noise assessment at a facility in Alfreton to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. The focus of this assessment was to identifying noise levels that could impact employees and recommending ways to keep exposure within safe limits.

The assessment covered different work areas, from production zones to warehouses, pinpointing sources of excessive noise like machinery, forklifts, and ventilation systems. While most areas had noise levels within safe limits, a few spots, especially where heavy-duty equipment was in use and needed attention.

Good news: employees are already provided with hearing protection, and health surveillance is in place. However, small improvements like using quieter equipment, rotating staff between noisy and quieter tasks, and ensuring hearing protection is suitable for the environment were recommended.

By keeping up with regular noise checks and making small tweaks where needed, the site can maintain a safe and comfortable workplace. Noise levels are manageable, but ongoing monitoring and awareness will help keep everyone's hearing safe in the long run!

Workplace Noise Assessment in Derbyshire

A project we conducted focused on assessing noise exposure levels at a facility in Derby where employees work near fan units in a server room. The fans were causing excessive noise, and employees had reported discomfort due to the high levels of sound. The aim of the assessment was to evaluate the noise levels and recommend measures to reduce the exposure.

The assessment found that when the fans were running, noise levels were highest at the air intake vent and with the door open. However, even standing 10-20 cm away from the vent showed significant noise reduction. A key finding was that keeping the server room door closed significantly lowered the noise exposure for nearby employees.

To minimise the noise levels, several recommendations were made, including enclosing the air intake vent and keeping doors shut to limit unnecessary exposure. Installing acoustic barriers or screens could further help reduce the sound levels. Cross-training staff to rotate between quieter and noisier tasks was also suggested.

Overall, while noise levels did exceed safe limits in some areas, implementing these simple control measures could improve the workplace environment and protect employees from long-term hearing damage.