What is Vibrations Analysis / Noise Measurement?

2 Mar 2017

One aspect of health and safety in the workplace that is often overlooked is exposure to high levels of noise and/or vibration. Employees that work with heavy machinery and certain other mechanical devices can suffer from hearing loss and damage to the nervous and circulatory system if these hazards exist.

High Noise Levels

The human ear is not designed to be subjected to decibel levels over a certain level and when it is, the inner workings can become damaged temporarily. Continued exposure will render the damage permanent.

Effects of Exposure to High Vibration Levels

One of the harmful effects of high levels of vibration is vibration-induced white finger (VWF), which is a common condition suffered by operators of hand-held vibrating tools. It can also have more far reaching effects on the tendons, bones, muscles and joints. All of these conditions are known under the umbrella term of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

Expert Analysis

So, what do you do if you feel that your place of work may have issues like these to address?

Organisations such as OHSS http://bit.ly/2liskB6 are able to visit your establishment to carry out an assessment of all facets of your operation, from controlling environmental conditions to analysis of equipment.

Noise

An acoustical audit will determine how much and what type of noise exists and the duration that personnel are exposed for. Where a risk is identified, recommendations such as appropriate safety equipment are included in a comprehensive report.

Vibration

A vibration analysis of your equipment will highlight any hazards associated with it and any measures that need to be taken.

Compliance

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of a business to ensure that its working environment is safe and comfortable for its employees. Non-compliance of regulations is not only bad for their health, but it is also bad for business. A comfortable and safety-focussed workplace will result in happier employees and happy employees are more productive.

Contact OHSS today and you can operate your business safe in the knowledge that you are doing everything you can to protect the wellbeing of your workforce.

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