How do I comply with the Noise at Work Regulations? To comply with the Noise at Work Regulations, employers must assess noise exposure, reduce noise at source where reasonably practicable, manage remaining risk with organisational controls and hearing protection, train workers, keep records, and review assessments when conditions change.
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We are industry leading, independent acoustic consultants, providing acoustic consultancy and sound insulation testing services to clients across the UK.
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How we can help you
We are a leading acoustic consultancy with expert acoustic consultants located around the UK. Our headquarters is in Leeds and we have a team of regional engineers based from London to Newcastle to ensure we can provide a rapid response to your project. Over the last 10 years we have been entrusted to support our loyal client base with over 10,000 projects.
Our acoustic consultants are members of the Institute of Acoustics and undertake a broad range of acoustic consultancy, design and testing services spanning all sectors. We work on projects of all scales from a main contractor delivering large scale mixed use developments to a property developer undergoing a change of use on a commercial premises. No project is too large or too small… We are here to help!
Our Vision is clear. To add value to our clients’ projects and create sustainable, compliant, and great sounding spaces.
Our Mission is set. To deliver uncompromising quality and technical excellence and to be industry leading in solving acoustic challenges with sustainable, efficient and innovative solutions.
So why not get in touch for your free, no obligation quote.
Led by expert acoustic consultants, we design and deliver tailored sound solutions that transform spaces.
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40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
12mm or 24mm Polyester Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
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The Technical Hub
What does a workplace noise survey measure? A workplace noise survey measures average noise exposure over time (dB(A)) and peak or impact noise (dB(C)) to determine whether workers exceed UK legal action values under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.
Do I need a noise at work risk assessment or a noise survey? If workers may be exposed to harmful noise (around 80 dB(A) or above), UK law requires a noise at work risk assessment. If exposure cannot be confidently estimated, a noise survey with measurements is required to demonstrate compliance.
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“The engineer who conducted the testing was friendly, professional and incredibly thorough. Overall I would say that NOVA provided an outstanding service from start to finish and I would not hesitate to recommend them.”
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“Really pleased with the service received from NOVA Acoustics on a recent noise risk assessment of our production room. The engineer Tom was great throughout and the report was clear and has made managing our noise control measures simple and effective.”
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“I used NOVA for acoustic reports for a project I’m working on converting retail units to residential, they was prompt, informative and well priced. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.”
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“We have used NOVA Acoustics for a sound testing for installation of a new floor. Tom the engineer was very thorough, prompt and professional.”
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“Ryan and his team were very professional, installing monitoring equipment regarding a proposed planning application. We can definitely recommend NOVA Acoustics Ltd.”
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