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.
Section 61 Noise Consent
We work with contractors to assess the suitability of any proposed on-site works and to provide guidance and support to reduce noise and vibration at the neighbouring receptors.
Major construction projects and developments or any process or activity that generates elevated levels of noise, vibration and dust has the potential to be disruptive to residents and business. Preparing a Section 61 consent prior to works commencing is critical in identifying, controlling, and reducing emissions and avoiding complaints from residents or action from the Local Authority.
We will prepare a Section 61 consent that defines the measures that will be implemented to control and limit nosie emissions and vibration levels at residential propoerties and other sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the project. We will engage with contractors and local authorities at the early stages to seek formal consent in accordance with section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to ensure the proposed works comply and that appropriate steps are taken to reduce and limit noise and vibration.
We also offer robust, cost effective and cloud-based noise vibration and dust monitoring systems can cover a range of applications and requirements. Whether you need to monitor construction sites, demolitions sites, industrial processes, outdoor festivals or music events, airports, or motorsport, we have you covered. We offer a tailored service to each project to ensure that it provides you with a cost effective and viable solution that achieves compliance with the regulatory requirements for your project. This can be basic hire only service with automated reporting and access to your data via a customisable website Or we can offer a fully managed service including consultancy advice, custom reporting and management of the equipment onsite. Our Services can Include:
Cloud Based Platform – Reliably and securely store your data in real-time.
Customisable Website – Display your live data via a customised website to the public or password protected or both.
Real Time Alerts – Multiple threshold triggers can be set-up to alert via SMS or email to an unlimited recipient.
Power – The systems can operate on 240v, 110v, Battery or Solar Power.
Reporting – Reports can be issued weekly, monthly or at request.
Consultancy – We can liaise with the Local Authority to agree the monitoring strategy and provide ongoing consultancy services.
Weather Stations – Weather stations can be integrated into the service, as required.
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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.