Occupational hygiene service
IOM helps you identify harmful noise, understand employee exposure and put effective controls in place.
Service overview
Regular exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus. Noise can also affect communication, concentration and awareness of surrounding hazards.
Without a suitable assessment, it can be difficult to identify which tasks, processes or equipment contribute most to employee exposure. This can lead to ineffective controls, unnecessary spending and preventable harm.
Practical support
IOM’s occupational hygienists carry out workplace noise surveys and personal exposure monitoring. We measure noise across the working day and assess the findings against the action and limit values in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.
Our assessment identifies:
From evidence to action
We explain what the measurements mean and recommend practical ways to reduce exposure. These may include quieter equipment, engineering controls, acoustic treatment, improved maintenance or changes to working practices.
Where hearing protection remains necessary, we can help you select suitable protection without isolating employees from important sounds and warning signals.
You receive a clear, prioritised report that supports practical action, legal compliance and long-term hearing protection.
Talk to our team about understanding and reducing workplace noise.
What you receive
Get practical advice for your organisation.
Tell us what you need to achieve and your enquiry will be directed to the most appropriate team.
Speak to an expert
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Identify hazards, understand exposure and check whether existing controls protect employees.
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Get independent advice on specific concerns, workplace changes and longer-term programmes.
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