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Euro Safety and Health services
Noise Surveys Services
Noise levels are described in terms of decibels,and the regulations require different actions depending on the noise level in the workplace. Firstly they require a risk assessment where the noise is likely to exceed 80 dB(A) - if you need to raise your voice to talk at arms length you`re above 80 dB(A) - the assessment must include factors such as:
Vibration Monitoring Services
The Vibration in the workplace can cause both discomfort and illness. Depending on the nature of the exposure it is classified as hand-arm vibration (HAV) or whole-body vibration (WBV). The illness most closely associated with hand-arm vibration is vibration white finger. Whole body vibration is associated with a wide range of problem such as back pain and motion discomfort. Both types of vibration exposure require risk assessments that include factors such as::
Indoor Air Quality Services
The air we breathe is made up of a variety of gases, but is mostly nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). Contaminants can build up to degrade the quality of the air or even cause a building related illness (BRI) such as Legionnaire`s Disease. Often though there is no cause immediately obvious and that is what is called sick building syndrome (SBS).
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Services
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations govern the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace. The regulations require employers to assess employee exposures to hazardous substances, control the exposures, conduct monitoring if needed, provide health surveillance if necessary and to train employees in the safe use of hazardous substances.