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Garage & bodyshop noise at work assessments

Air tools, grinders, panel work and spray-booth fans make garages and bodyshops noisier than they look. We measure what your technicians are really exposed to and keep it compliant under a fixed-price 4-Year Care Plan.

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A quick look at where the noise comes from on this kind of floor, and how a Care Plan assessment measures it.

Typical daily exposure · garages
85–98 dB(A)
Impact wrenches, die grinders and panel-beating push technicians over the 85 dB(A) upper action value across a working day, with sharp peaks from air tools and body work. That triggers protection zones and health surveillance — a measurement confirms where your bays sit.

Typical noise sources in a garage / bodyshop

Air / impact wrench~98 dB(A)
Die grinder & sander~95 dB(A)
Panel beating (peaks)~100 dB(A) peaks
Spray-booth fans~85 dB(A)
Tyre changer & balancer~88 dB(A)
Compressor~88 dB(A)

Typical published/measured figures for the equipment itself — your own exposure depends on time-at-task, layout and controls. Only a measurement confirms your figure.

15+
years measuring noise at work
250+
assessments of garages & bodyshops
4 yrs
at one fixed price — no uplift

Common questions

It's just a small garage — do the rules apply?

Yes, the same Regulations apply whatever the size, and air tools reach the action levels quickly. A quick measurement gives you the defensible record.

Do you cover the spray booth as well?

Yes — booth fans are a steady background we include alongside the tool noise in the bays.

MOT-only site — do we need it?

If air tools, grinders or ramps are in regular use, very likely; the check tells you in a minute.

What does it cost?

From £895 + VAT per year, fixed for four years. The 60-second check gives an instant guide.

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Not sure where your site stands?

Take the free 60-second check, or talk to us about the 4-Year Care Plan — from £895 + VAT a year, 25% off your first assessment.

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