Acoustics

Workplace and Environmental Noise assessments and Hand Arm Vibration and Whole Body Vibration Assessments. Not only will we help satisfy your legislative requirements in accordance with current laws, we will provide the knowledge to your work force, which in turn will help generate a pro active management system into your place of work allowing you to do what you do best.

Noise

Hearing loss caused by exposure to noise at work continues to be a significant occupational disease. Research estimates that 170,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work. It is estimated that around 2 million workers are at risk from noise hazards in this country alone. Hearing loss caused by noise is irreversible, so prevention isn't just better than cure it's the only real alternative.

Employers are required to ensure that the risk of damage to the hearing of employees, from exposure to noise, is at the lowest level possible. Environmental Essentials are trained to provide accurate information to obtain cost effective results that tailor you specific requirements, The key is the noise assessment and as your consultants we will identify your specific needs. This will facilitate compliance with duties relating to controlling noise exposure, allow us to supply advice for the selection of suitable hearing protection, help to identify noise protection zones (EPZ) and help to provide information and instruction training to your employees.

Whole Body Vibration (WBV)

WBV occurs when a persons body is supported on a vibrating surface. For example, the seat of a moving vehicle or when operating vibrating machines. Exposure to high levels of WBV can be extremely uncomfortable and unpleasant, but it can also cause and aggravate back pain.

Environments Essentials can complete your WBV assessment and identify the likely risks to employees. We are trained to provide advice on controlling exposure to WBV and are competent to carry out appropriate measurements to ascertain personal exposure if deemed appropriate.

Hand Arm Vibration

Exposure to hand-arm vibration over many years can lead to reduced grip strength and numbness and temperature sensitivity may persist between attacks. Figures estimate that there are in the region of 300,000 employees currently suffering from advanced stages of vibration white finger (VWF). As a result VWF is currently one of the most common reasons for occupational ill health claims made against employers. Environmental Essentials are equipped with the knowledge and experience to manage all Hand-Arm Vibration issues, preventing civil action and helping to eliminate the symptoms that will undoubtedly reduce long term productivity for your company.

Environmental Noise

Environmental Essentials UK have the resources to assess potential noise output from your facility to provide an indication of whether you will need appropriate environmental permits (in line with the Environment Agency Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) regulations). The assessment will assist to identify your responsibilities with regard to nearby residential properties. Background noise levels at the nearest noise sensitive locations will be compared with that during plant activity to assess the likelihood of resident complaints and allow evaluation under the relevant legislation.