Industrial Noise Assessment
If you’re concerned about noise exposure, safety compliance, or communication challenges, a sound level study is the first step. Schedule one today.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS
Sounds Rite evaluates noise exposure in industrial environments and
designs a solution that reduces risk, increases comfort, and creates a safer workplace for everyone.
Sound Level Studies That Measure Real Exposure
Our team works closely with facility managers, safety leaders, and operations teams to understand how your space actually functions day-to-day. We start with a sound level study to measure real exposure, then design solutions that align with your workflow, equipment, and safety requirements.
Here’s our process:
1
We Use the Right Tools
We start with professional-grade equipment to capture both real-time noise and full-shift exposure.
Sound Level Meters (SLM) measure:
- Instant noise levels
- Average levels over time (Leq)
- Peak levels from machinery or sudden impacts
Noise Dosimeters are worn by employees throughout a shift, tracking cumulative exposure as they move through the space.
This gives us real-world data that we can use to create a clear plan that protects workers.
2
We Measure Impact
Not all noise data is useful.
We focus on the metrics that directly impact safety, comfort, and performance:
- dBA (A-weighted decibels): reflects how the human ear experiences sound
- Leq (average exposure): shows what a full shift actually feels like
- Peak levels: capture sudden, high-impact noise events
These measurements help us understand both the constant background noise, as well as when and where sound levels spike.
3
We Map Your Space
Noise doesn’t behave evenly, which is why we measure at multiple locations: near machinery, walkways, office-adjacent areas, or quieter areas.
We also measure at ear height to reflect true human exposure, and capture data during startup vs. full production, shift changes, and peak activity periods.
The result is a clear noise map that shows:
- Where sound builds up
- Where it travels farther than expected
- Where it becomes a problem
We use this map to design an acoustic solution unique to your industrial space.
4
We Align with Industry Standards
We compare your data against established safety guidelines, including those from OSHA.
- 90 dBA over an 8-hour shift is the maximum allowable exposure
- Hearing protection programs begin at 85 dBA
But safety is just the baseline.
We also look at how noise impacts communication, fatigue, and overall working conditions.
5
We Go Beyond Volume
Two spaces can measure the same in decibels—and feel completely different.
That’s why we also evaluate:
- Frequency (low vs. high noise): helps determine the right type of treatment
- Reverberation and reflections: especially in spaces with concrete, steel, and open structures
This is where we find why a space feels uncomfortable or difficult to work in.
6
We Turn Data Into Action
Measurement is just the beginning. We use the data gathered to develop solutions that improve how your space functions:
- Acoustic absorption (panels, baffles) to reduce discordant reverberation
- Equipment noise isolation where needed
- Sound masking in adjacent spaces
- Adjustments to improve paging clarity
Our goal is to create a space that feels more controlled, more comfortable, and easier to work in.
CONTROL NOISE. INCREASE SAFETY.
If you're dealing with:
Constant machinery noise that varies throughout the day. Employees exposed to high sound levels over long shifts. Difficulty communicating on the floor. Fatigue from harsh, reflective noise
Imagine if you could have:
Clear data on actual noise exposure across a full shift. Spaces that reduce fatigue and improve safety. Better communication without shouting or repetition. A way to KNOW you're protecting your employees hearing.