Welcome to Noise Testing, an initiative of Safe Environments Pty Ltd.
NoiseTesting.info seeks to provide clear, transparent and objective information for employers, OHS professionals and workers alike to reduce potential health risks associated with noise exposure. While noise may be a pleasurable sensation, excessive noise exposure may lead to Noise Induced Hearing Loss otherwise known as Industrial Deafness. Industrial deafness is irreversible and preventable however the NSW WorkCover Statistics Bulletin 08/09 identify industrial deafness accounting for approximately 36 % of all occupational injuries.
Workplace Noise Regulations requires exposure levels to be less than LAeq, 8hr of 85 dB(A) and LC,peak of 140 dB(C). These compliance noise levels require being determined in accordance with AS/NZS 1269.1:2005 Occupational noise management – Measurements and assessment of noise immission and exposure.
Safe Environments Pty Limited are accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) to AS ISO/IEC 17020 for inspections relating to the assessment of workplaces for occupational hazards including biological hazards; chemical hazards; fumes, gases and vapours; inhalable and respirable fibres; occupational noise and vibration exposures as detailed in the Scopes of Accreditation for No. 17139.
Our Clients
Safe Environments is a multi-specialist consultancy operating in the building, construction and property management industries
Ensure a Safe Environment
For more information on noise testing or management please contact one of Safe Environments Occupational Hygienists or Noise Consultants
Melbourne & Victoria
Unit 25, 1 Millers Rd Brooklyn VIC 3012 Australia
03 9604 0700NSW - Sydney, Newcastle & Wollongong
Unit 4, 40 Bessemer Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
Dangers of high level noise
