Hearing loss is associated with exposure to noise and acoustic vibrations, and local and international regulations on safe working conditions require employee hearing to be protected. In addition, prolonged exposure to mechanical vibrations can cause workers to experience joint injuries.

Our comprehensive noise and vibration assessments let you protect employee health and ensure compliance. Our capabilities include:

Evaluation and management of health, safety and wellbeing risks
Noise mapping and characterization of sound levels
Noise dosimetry and workstation analyses
Identification, development and promotion of reasonable and practical control measures for exposure to noise and vibrations
Organization of awareness initiatives

Minimize risks from workplace noise and vibration with assessments from SGS

Comply with health and safety regulations
Avoid penalties for noncompliance.
Protect employee health
Reduce the risk of long-term hearing loss and joint problems.
Increase productivity
Improve morale and ensure employees are comfortable and can work effectively.
Avoid compensation claims
Minimize claims for occupational illness or injury.
Avoid reputational damage
Demonstrate that your business is serious about complying with rules to protect worker safety.

Why SGS?

We have more than 35 years’ experience performing these assessments and will support you in protecting you workforce and complying with relevant regulations. We are fully equipped with state-of the-art testing and monitoring instruments to test vibration and noise across your facilities. Our experts provide high quality measurements and clear, actionable recommendations.

In addition to noise and vibration assessments, we offer additional occupational health and safety services, including: