INDUSTRIAL NOISE SURVEY & ASSESSMENTS

Industrial Noise is a Workplace Hazard and a Compliance Risk.

SITEX provides industrial noise monitoring and assessments to help you stay OSHA compliant, reduce risk, and document sound levels across your site.

OSHA requires a hearing conservation program when noise exposure exceeds 85 decibels over an 8-hour shift, and state and local regulations are increasingly placing additional limits on site noise.

It’s the employer’s responsibility to ensure exposure stays within permissible limits. Without accurate monitoring and documentation, it can be difficult to verify compliance, respond to complaints, or defend against regulatory scrutiny.

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When Industrial Noise Monitoring or Assessment is Needed

• Employees report a ringing or humming in their ears.

• Employees notice temporary hearing loss when leaving work.

• Employees standing a few feet apart must shout to communicate.

• Neighboring residents or businesses complain about noise.

• Site visits from local regulatory departments.

Improper Noise Monitoring
Risks

• OSHA violations and compliance issues

• Complaints from nearby residents or businesses

• Increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies

• Lack of defensible data in the event of a dispute

How SITEX Supports Industrial Noise Monitoring and Compliance

Managing noise monitoring internally can be time-consuming and prone to error, especially when it requires manual data collection and logging. SITEX uses advanced monitoring systems and centralized reporting to reduce that burden while delivering accurate, defensible data that stands up to regulatory scrutiny.

Site Perimeter Monitoring

Wireless noise monitors are installed at specific locations around the perimeter of the site, continuously recording noise output and transferring data to a centralized system for analysis and reporting.

Specific Area Monitoring

Using industry-standard noise monitoring systems, we record representative samples of sound level exposure at fixed workstations. This method is best suited for stationary environments and does not account for worker mobility.

Personal Noise Monitoring

For mobile employees or fluctuating noise environments, personal noise dosimeters measure and summarize exposure over a full shift to compare against OSHA time-weighted average (TWA) limits.

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Advanced Monitoring Technology

Reduce Workload and Improve Accuracy

SITEX uses wireless, cloud-connected monitoring systems that measure noise levels in real time and automatically upload data for analysis and reporting.

This eliminates the need for manual checks and reduces the risk of human error. Instead of sending personnel to collect and log data multiple times per day, monitoring can be managed remotely with consistent, reliable reporting.

In many cases, what previously took hours of manual data collection and reporting can be completed in a fraction of the time, while also improving data accuracy and defensibility.

SITEX develops monitoring plans tailored to your site conditions to ensure complete coverage and avoid compliance gaps.

This approach improves efficiency and provides a reliable record of site conditions in the event of audits, complaints, or regulatory review.

Talk to a SITEX expert about your industrial noise monitoring and compliance needs.

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Why Smartphone Apps Aren't Enough for Industrial Noise Compliance

While smartphone apps can provide quick sound level readings, they are not a reliable solution for industrial noise compliance. Measurements may vary widely in accuracy and typically do not account for full-shift exposure or site-wide conditions.

More importantly, app-based measurements may not hold up under regulatory or legal scrutiny and still require manual data collection and documentation.

SITEX provides accurate, defensible noise monitoring backed by proven methods and technology that supports compliance and holds up under regulatory scrutiny.