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Manufacturing noise at work assessments

Production floors are loud and they change constantly — new machines, new lines, new shifts. We measure your real exposure and keep it compliant, year after year, under a fixed-price 4-Year Care Plan.

Typical daily exposure · manufacturing
85–98 dB(A)
Most manufacturing floors we measure sit at or above the 85 dB(A) upper action value — where hearing-protection zones, health surveillance and a documented assessment become legal duties. Scroll and watch where a typical floor lands. Only a measurement confirms your exact figure.

Typical noise sources on a manufacturing floor

CNC & machining centres~86 dB(A)
Power presses & brakes~95 dB(A) + peaks
Grinding & linishing~97 dB(A)
Pneumatic / air tools~98 dB(A)
Extraction & compressors~88 dB(A)
Packaging / conveyor lines~86–90 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 manufacturing & engineering sites
4 yrs
at one fixed price — no uplift

Common questions

Will an assessment disrupt production?

No — we measure the floor as it normally runs, which is the whole point. Nothing to switch off.

How long does it take?

A typical small-to-mid factory is measured within about 90 minutes; larger multi-area sites take a half-day.

We added a new line — is our old assessment still valid?

Probably not. New machinery changes exposure, and an out-of-date assessment is no defence. The Care Plan keeps it current automatically.

What does it cost?

The 4-Year Care Plan starts from £895 + VAT per year, fixed for the full four years. The free 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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