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I am looking for some advice / guidance into what type of equipment I require to carry out a noise risk assessments in the following areas – busy office, engine room(s), mechanical work shops and vehicle cab.
I am aware of the “general” rule – “if you have to raise your voice whilst talking to somebody to 2M apart then you may need a noise RA”.
Could anybody shed some light on what equipment is the best to use, and where I can obtain training for the equipment?
Thanks for your help.
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Jon
Have you had any noise assessment training? If not, try the BOHS or the Institute of Acoustics courses.
With regard to equipment, how deep are your pockets? If you are going to do it properly, you should be using an integrating, class 1 meter with different weighting networks so that you can measure noise levels against the time weighted and peak action values. Training in the use of any equipment you buy should be available from the supplier.
LB
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I am totaly new and fresh to noise RA's, I only know the basics from NEOBSH general.
So any recommended courses and equipment would be fantastic. If there are any “intensive courses” i.e teaching from basics to intermediate that would be even better…….
Thanks again
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Unless you are going to do this on a regular basis or do it for a living it may well be worth obtaining yourself a good noise consultant - save you a fortune if you only need those areas doing once a year or so - the BOHS has a list as does IOSH. We have a really good guy who if you are in the West Midlands I am happy to recommend if you PM me.
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Hi,
I've used Castle in the past for noise meters, training and hiring equipment, they also do a number of free roadshow seminars I've always found them to provide an excellent service:
http://www.castlegroup.co.uk/
Regards
Steve
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Jon
if you think that you may have a problem with noise and have listed the areas of concern then thats the first part of the the RA done.
The next step is to have noise surveys done. (You will need influence with your Management Team to be able to get the authority to finance this)
Once you get the authorisation my advice is to recruit someone with the equipment and credetials do it.
Get 3 quotes, there are plenty of providers of this service.
When you get the report focus on the recommendations and develop your action plan to achieve compliance.
Steve
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Thank you all for your help and guidance.
All points noted!!
Time to get number crunching :)
Thanks,
Jon
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JON-P wrote:I am looking for some advice / guidance into what type of equipment I require to carry out a noise risk assessments in the following areas – busy office, engine room(s), mechanical work shops and vehicle cab.
I am aware of the “general” rule – “if you have to raise your voice whilst talking to somebody to 2M apart then you may need a noise RA”.
Could anybody shed some light on what equipment is the best to use, and where I can obtain training for the equipment?
Thanks for your help.
I would suggest you buy in expertise
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