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Woodworking & joinery noise at work assessments

Saws, spindle moulders, planers and routers make joinery shops some of the loudest workplaces we measure. We capture your machinists' real exposure and keep it compliant under a fixed-price 4-Year Care Plan.

Typical daily exposure · woodworking
90–103 dB(A)
Circular saws, spindle moulders and planer-thicknessers commonly run at 100–103 dB(A), so even part-day machining puts joiners over the exposure limit. Extraction adds a constant background on top. A measurement turns that into a defensible figure and a clear protection plan.

Typical noise sources in a joinery shop

Circular / dimension saw~103 dB(A)
Spindle moulder~100 dB(A)
Planer / thicknesser~103 dB(A)
Router & overhead router~98 dB(A)
Sanders (belt/orbital)~93 dB(A)
Dust extraction plant~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 woodworking & joinery shops
4 yrs
at one fixed price — no uplift

Common questions

We only run machines now and then — still a problem?

Very likely. At 100+ dB(A) a saw reaches the daily limit in minutes, so intermittent machining still adds a serious dose. The check works it out.

Does dust extraction count?

Yes — it's a constant background that we include, on top of the machining peaks.

Small workshop — is it worth it?

Yes; small joinery shops are among the highest-exposure sites and are usually measured within the 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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