Noise Control Programs
Proactive Noise & Vibration Control
Starts with a Program
Memtech partners with your team to build long-term noise and vibration strategies through training, education, measurement, and prevention, so you stay ahead of compliance, risk, and disruption.
Why Proactive Programs Are Beneficial
Most facilities address noise only after problems emerge (violations, injuries, complaints, or lost productivity), but by that point, it’s already cost you. Memtech helps facilities move beyond one-time tests by implementing strategic acoustic programs that deliver long-term control, accountability, and compliance.
Left unchecked, noise leads to OSHA violations, community complaints, worker fatigue, and expensive retrofits. In commercial construction, poor acoustics can undermine productivity and privacy once buildings are occupied.
By integrating measurement, modeling, and design recommendations early, we protect people, productivity, and projects, ensuring noise is controlled before it becomes a liability.
Left unchecked, noise leads to OSHA violations, community complaints, worker fatigue, and expensive retrofits. In commercial construction, poor acoustics can undermine productivity and privacy once buildings are occupied.
By integrating measurement, modeling, and design recommendations early, we protect people, productivity, and projects, ensuring noise is controlled before it becomes a liability.
A structured, proactive noise control program:
- Prevents regulatory violations before they occur
- Improves team awareness and safety culture
- Reduces long-term exposure risks and liability
- Informs smarter equipment layout and upgrades
- Strengthens environmental and community relations
Common Challenges We Solve.
Overreliance on PPE
Programs that lean on earplugs or earmuffs without addressing noise at the source through engineering or administrative controls.
Outdated or Incomplete Data
Facilities relying on old surveys, inconsistent dosimetry, or missing records that cannot withstand regulatory audits.
Increased Hearing Loss Claims
Rising workers’ comp cases or employee complaints tied directly to uncontrolled, but addressable, noise exposure.
Low Employee Engagement
Workers not wearing protection properly due to inadequate training, poor communication, or lack of enforcement.
Reactive Instead of Proactive
Companies addressing noise only after violations, complaints, or injuries, instead of building preventive, data-driven systems.
Missed Design Opportunities
Architects and contractors sometimes lack the acoustical expertise to anticipate how materials, layouts, or mechanical systems will impact sound. Noise issues discovered post-occupancy damage both reputation and client satisfaction.
Noise control programs
Protect Hearing.
Prevent Claims.
Workplace noise is one of the leading causes of occupational hearing loss, and one of the most preventable. Excessive exposure remains a major factor in OSHA citations and long-term health claims. Memtech helps organizations develop and maintain comprehensive Hearing Conservation Programs that reduce risk, strengthen safety culture, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
OSHA requires employers to implement a Hearing Conservation Program (29 CFR 1910.95) when employee exposures reach or exceed 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA, but compliance alone isn’t enough. Left unmanaged, noise exposure leads to hearing loss claims, reduced productivity, safety incidents, and long-term liabilities.
OSHA requires employers to implement a Hearing Conservation Program (29 CFR 1910.95) when employee exposures reach or exceed 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA, but compliance alone isn’t enough. Left unmanaged, noise exposure leads to hearing loss claims, reduced productivity, safety incidents, and long-term liabilities.
The benefits:
- Regulatory Compliance – Meet OSHA 1910.95 requirements and avoid costly fines, citations, and enforcement actions.
- Worker Health & Safety – Prevent permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, and safety incidents caused by miscommunication.
- Risk Reduction – Minimize workers’ compensation claims and lower insurance costs tied to occupational hearing loss.
- Operational Productivity – Improve communication clarity, reduce fatigue, and keep teams focused.
- Defensible Documentation – Compliance-ready reporting that holds up to OSHA inspections, insurer audits, and corporate reviews.
Memtech’s turnkey approach ensures your program is not only compliant, but also engineered for measurable impact and long-term reliability.
Noise control programs
Map the Noise.
Manage the Risk.
Memtech also offers detailed plant noise studies to identify problem areas, support OSHA compliance, and guide effective sound control strategies.
A comprehensive noise survey gives you clarity on the risks and a path to fix them.
A comprehensive noise survey gives you clarity on the risks and a path to fix them.
Our plant noise studies help you:
- Document current sound levels and exposure zones
- Identify root causes of high noise areas
- Develop targeted mitigation strategies
- Comply with OSHA, NIOSH, and state requirements
- Improve workplace safety, focus, and morale
We test both standalone machines and systems integrated into larger production lines or test cells.
Improve Workplace Safety, Focus, and Morale
Every survey is tailored to your facility layout, equipment types, and operational concerns. We use acoustic instrumentation and modeling tools to ensure accurate and actionable results.
Our surveys typically include:
Sound Level Mapping
Broad measurement across the facility to create heatmaps of high- and low-noise zones.
Octave Band Analysis
Pinpointing frequency-specific contributors to inform solution type (e.g., absorption vs. barrier).
Source Identification
Targeted measurements near specific machines, processes, or ventilation systems.
Compliance Evaluation
We assess findings against OSHA 1910.95, NIOSH criteria, and local noise ordinances.
Personal Exposure Analysis
Overlay noise levels with shift schedules and worker locations to assess compliance risk.
Deliverables
Full-color noise maps and
zone breakdowns
Executive summary and mitigation priority list
Custom solution recommendations by area or source
Supporting documentation for audits or internal reviews
Noise control programs
Our Approach & Capabilities
Memtech’s noise control program capabilities span industrial, commercial, and institutional environments.
For industry, we conduct OSHA-compliant noise exposure testing, dosimetry, and mapping, paired with engineering controls such as machine enclosures, damping, and isolation systems.
For commercial projects, we provide design-phase acoustical consulting, including 3D modeling of reverberation, HVAC noise studies, and STC/NRC material specifications.
We coordinate directly with EHS Managers, industrial hygenists, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure noise control is integrated without disrupting budgets or schedules. Every project concludes with post-install validation and compliance-ready reporting, giving stakeholders confidence in both safety and performance.
For industry, we conduct OSHA-compliant noise exposure testing, dosimetry, and mapping, paired with engineering controls such as machine enclosures, damping, and isolation systems.
For commercial projects, we provide design-phase acoustical consulting, including 3D modeling of reverberation, HVAC noise studies, and STC/NRC material specifications.
We coordinate directly with EHS Managers, industrial hygenists, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure noise control is integrated without disrupting budgets or schedules. Every project concludes with post-install validation and compliance-ready reporting, giving stakeholders confidence in both safety and performance.
Noise CONTROL PROGRAMS
Our Process
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Predictive Modeling
Acoustic modeling simulates noise behavior in facilities, construction sites, or planned mechanical systems.
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Integration with Design & Construction
Work with architects and GCs to embed noise control into specifications.
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Program Support
Documentation and training for ongoing monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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Baseline Measurement & Risk Assessment
We perform site testing or review design intent to establish noise exposure risks.
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Engineering Recommendations
Design/build specifications for enclosures, barriers, isolation, or absorptive treatments.
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Implementation & Validation
Post-installation testing to confirm noise levels meet standards and design intent.
Comprehensive Offerings
Our programs are built to align with OSHA, NIOSH, and ANSI standards. We offer full-service delivery or à la carte components to strengthen what you already have.
Baseline & Annual Audiometric Testing
We help you set up, manage, or refer employees to qualified audiometric screening providers.
Noise Exposure Testing & Risk Mapping
Using personal dosimeters and sound level meters, we identify who’s at risk and how noise travels through your workplace.
Hearing Protection Device (HPD) Selection
Not all earplugs are equal. We match employees with the right hearing protection based on fit, frequency profile, job role, and comfort.
Training & Employee Education
We deliver OSHA-compliant annual training that teaches employees how noise affects hearing, how to use HPDs properly, and what their rights are.
Program Documentation & Recordkeeping
We create and maintain the records OSHA requires including test logs, exposure results, training rosters, and written program materials.
Engineering & Administrative Controls
Where possible, we recommend ways to reduce noise at the source or through scheduling and rotation, not just PPE.
Recurring Testing & Program Evaluation
Scheduled reassessments, trend analysis, and compliance check-ins to maintain momentum and adapt the program as conditions evolve.
NOISE CONTROL PROGRAMS
How We Can Help
Memtech offers comprehensive support for OSHA-compliant Hearing Conservation Programs.
Our capabilities include personal noise dosimetry, area noise mapping, octave-band analysis, and long-term data logging to quantify exposure. We assist with audiometric testing coordination, provide customized training sessions for workers and supervisors, and develop written program documentation to satisfy OSHA requirements.
Beyond compliance, we engineer noise control solutions such as machine enclosures, acoustic barriers, absorptive panels, and isolation systems that reduce exposure levels at the source.
All deliverables include compliance-ready documentation, data, and integration into your EHS management systems.
Our capabilities include personal noise dosimetry, area noise mapping, octave-band analysis, and long-term data logging to quantify exposure. We assist with audiometric testing coordination, provide customized training sessions for workers and supervisors, and develop written program documentation to satisfy OSHA requirements.
Beyond compliance, we engineer noise control solutions such as machine enclosures, acoustic barriers, absorptive panels, and isolation systems that reduce exposure levels at the source.
All deliverables include compliance-ready documentation, data, and integration into your EHS management systems.
The Benefits of a Proactive Approach
- Every $1 spent on proactive noise control can save $5–10 in retrofits, fines, and downtime.
- Better project delivery confidence when sound and vibration are addressed up front.
- Clear documentation to support owners, inspectors, and LEED/WELL certifications.
- Proactive planning prevents noise complaints from neighboring businesses or residents.
- Fixing noise issues after construction costs 4–5x more than addressing them in the design phase.
- Avoid fines, citations, and mandated retrofits by addressing noise proactively.
Why Choose Memtech Acoustics
Certified and Licensed Professionals
Every project is guided by acoustical engineering expertise, not guesswork.
National Standards Alignment
Our products follow IBC, ASTM E90 / ASTM E413 / ASTM C423, NFPA 80 & NFPA 285, and AASHTO Design Guide Specifications.
Turnkey, Full-Service Delivery
One partner for assessment, engineering, sourcing, and installation* from concept to compliance.
High Responsiveness, Proven Reliability
Fast mobilization, accurate timelines, and dependable project execution.
Trusted Local Partner, On-Demand Support
Michigan-based with regional reach and national shipping capabilities.
*Shipping available across the continental USA; installations are offered in select regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a noise control program?
A structured, proactive system for measuring, managing, and mitigating noise in industrial and commercial environments. It combines testing, engineering controls, and ongoing monitoring to protect workers and ensure compliance.
When is a Hearing Conservation Program required?
OSHA requires an HCP when employee noise exposures reach or exceed 85 dBA TWA over an 8-hour shift, as determined by dosimetry or ambient surveys.
What is a 'Plant Noise Study'?
A detailed assessment grounded in BS 4142 methodology that measures background and equipment noise, rates the impact, models propagation, and recommends mitigation to meet planning and environmental standards.
Can you provide documentation for regulators or clients?
Yes. We provide certified reports suitable for OSHA inspections, insurance audits, client deliverables, or municipal hearings.
What’s included in your noise control program?
Baseline noise measurement, predictive modeling, design/build recommendations, implementation support, and validation testing. Programs also include documentation and training to support long-term compliance.
How is this different from one-time noise testing?
One-time testing only tells you where you are today. A noise control program is ongoing and proactive, designed to catch risks before they escalate, integrate solutions into facility design, and support compliance year after year.
Do you provide the audiometric testing directly?
We coordinate with certified audiometric providers to ensure testing is completed and documented properly. Our role is to integrate this into a complete program and ensure it aligns with measured exposure data.
How often must noise exposure monitoring be repeated?
Whenever a change in processes, equipment, or controls could affect exposure levels. Many employers perform annual monitoring as best practice.
Can engineering controls be integrated into an HCP?
Yes. OSHA encourages engineering and administrative controls as the primary method of noise reduction, with PPE as a secondary safeguard. Memtech specializes in designing and implementing these controls.
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