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Noise at Work Risk Assessment
This fully completed noise at work risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers the assessment and management of noise exposure in the workplace for all work activities where operatives are exposed to significant noise levels and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Noise at Work Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with noise at work including;
- Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus — prolonged exposure to high noise levels from machinery, power tools, vehicles, construction work or amplified music causing irreversible noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and tinnitus in any operative with regular daily noise exposure at or above 80 dB LEP,d
The hazard includes an inherent risk rating of Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Noise risk assessment completed; noise levels measured or estimated using manufacturer's data for all significant noise sources
- Engineering controls to reduce noise at source: acoustic enclosures, anti-vibration mounts, silencers and damping
- Exposure Action Value (EAV: 80 dB LEP,d) not exceeded without hearing protection; Exposure Limit Value (ELV: 87 dB LEP,d) never exceeded
- Hearing protection zones established and signed; suitable hearing protection provided and worn by all persons in the zone
- Health surveillance (audiometry) for all operatives regularly exposed at or above the EAV; results reviewed by occupational health
- All operatives trained in noise risks, correct use of hearing protection and importance of early symptom reporting
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This noise at work risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, site managers, production supervisors and any employer with a duty to assess and manage noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.