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Noise Exposure Assessment
A noise exposure assessment recording measured levels, daily exposure and hearing protection selection.
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An assessment template for evaluating workplace noise exposure.
About this template
The Noise Exposure Assessment is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Tree Care and Grounds — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Hearing Protection for Chainsaw and Power Tool Use
Daily exposure combines measured noise level with time spent in it.
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Machinery & Manufacturing:
Frequently asked questions
What does the Noise Exposure Assessment template cover?
Measured noise levels, daily exposure and hearing protection selection, combined into a documented assessment of a task's noise risk.
How is daily noise exposure calculated?
From the measured noise level and the duration of exposure to it, combined into a single daily personal exposure value that can be compared against action and limit values.
Can hearing protection be over-specified?
Yes, over-protecting can isolate a worker from alarms, warnings and colleagues, so protection should be matched to the actual measured exposure rather than always maximised.
Does this assessment link to a specific standard for selecting protectors?
Yes, EN 458 provides guidance on selecting, using, caring for and maintaining hearing protectors once the exposure level is known.