Noise, Sound and Vibration Monitoring
Excessive noise on your worksite can not only lead to complaints, but it can also be a health and safety hazard for workers and the surrounding environment. When coupled with vibrations from heavy machinery, higher volumes can cause damage to nearby structures and sensitive equipment.
Risks Associated With Environmental Noise and Vibration
Environmental noise can pose a risk to workers and the general public. It is therefore essential that worksites monitor and control noise from activities such as construction and demolition. Excessive noise exposure can lead to hearing problems like tinnitus and even cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment and sleep disturbance.
Environmental vibration - transmitted through ground or structures - poses a risk of structural damage to buildings or disruption of sensitive equipment such as laboratory or medical imaging equipment.
Monitoring Noise and Vibration in a Workplace Environment
There are two main types of noise and vibration monitors:
- Personal - monitor an individuals exposure to noise/vibration.
- Environmental - monitor noise/vibration at a specific location.
Monitoring is conducted to ensure that environmental noise and vibration levels are safe and do not risk harming people, the environment or buildings. In general, noise limits are regulated by environmental and work health and safety authorities in each state as well as by local government. The level of noise that is safe and compliant is often dependent on the circumstances such as the area, time, and source of the noise. Environmental noise is regulated to protect both workers and neighbouring communities from the risks of noise exposure.
Ground vibration is primarily monitored to ensure it does not exceed a threshold where nearby buildings and structures may be damaged, creating a risk of harm for occupants.
Various environmental noise and vibration monitors are compatible with the Australian Made AirMetER environmental monitoring station series. Supported locally by Air-Met Scientific's inhouse engineering team, the AirMetER series can be designed to meet project requirements, making it ideal for comprehensive environmental monitoring.
For all your environmental noise and vibration monitoring needs, contact one of our locations across Australia to speak to one of our experienced team members.
