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Engineering & fabrication noise at work assessments

Weld shops and fabrication bays stack up noise fast — angle grinders, plasma, guillotines and press brakes all in one space. We measure what your fabricators are really exposed to and keep it compliant under a fixed-price 4-Year Care Plan.

Watch · Engineering & Fabrication in 30 seconds

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 · fabrication
90–100 dB(A)
Grinding, linishing and cut-off work push fabricators well past the 87 dB(A) exposure limit for stretches of the day, and impact noise from guillotines and presses adds sharp peaks. That means mandatory protection, marked zones and health surveillance — a measurement pins down your real figure.

Typical noise sources in a fabrication shop

Angle grinding & cut-off~97–108 dB(A)
Plasma cutting~100 dB(A)
Press brake / power press~95 dB(A) + peaks
Guillotine (impact)~92 dB(A) peaks
Linishing & fettling~106 dB(A)
MIG/TIG bay & extraction~85–90 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 engineering & fabrication shops
4 yrs
at one fixed price — no uplift

Common questions

We only grind for part of the day — does it still count?

Yes. Exposure is a dose over the whole shift, so even an hour of grinding at 100+ dB(A) can put someone over the limit. That's exactly what a measurement works out.

Do you cover hand-arm vibration too?

Our focus is noise, but we'll flag where HAV is an obvious concern so you can act on both. Many fabrication tools trigger both duties.

Can you assess a small two-man shop?

Yes — the Care Plan scales down; small shops are often measured inside an hour.

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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