Introduction
Noise and heat are two of the most common occupational hazards affecting workers in manufacturing, construction, foundries, refineries, warehouses, outdoor environments, and high-temperature industrial processes. Monitoring these conditions is essential to prevent hearing loss, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and long-term physiological stress. AGT Labs provides OSHA- and ACGIH-aligned monitoring programs designed to quantify real-world workplace conditions and support effective engineering and administrative controls.
Purpose — Noise Monitoring and Heat Stress Monitoring
Excessive occupational noise and heat exposure can cause hearing loss, fatigue, dehydration, and productivity loss. AGT Labs specializes in Noise monitoring & heat stress monitoring to identify exposures and recommend controls for workplaces across the United States.
AGT Labs performs comprehensive Noise Level Surveys and Heat Stress Evaluations to verify compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 and ACGIH TLVs for Heat Stress. Our US-based services include on-site noise monitoring, personal dosimetry, WBGT measurements, and practical mitigation planning.
Industrial Sources of Excessive Noise & Heat Build-Up
- High-temperature industrial equipment (boilers, furnaces, kilns)
- Outdoor work in hot seasons with high radiant load
- Heavy machinery, compressors, blowers, and mechanical rooms
- Manufacturing lines generating both noise and convective heat
- Abrasive blasting, metal cutting, grinding, and forging operations
- Poorly ventilated or enclosed workspaces
Testing Overview — Noise & Heat Stress Monitoring
Noise measurements are performed using ANSI Type 2 Sound Level Meters (SLMs) and noise dosimeters for personal exposure evaluation. Our protocols follow ISO 9612 and OSHA guidance for workplace noise exposure.
Heat stress measurements use Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) meters that account for temperature, humidity, radiant heat, and air movement — core elements of robust Noise & heat stress monitoring programs.
All instruments are field-calibrated before and after each use, and data are analyzed by trained industrial hygienists based in the United States.
Testing Options — Noise Monitoring and Heat Stress Monitoring
Personal Noise Dosimetry
Full-shift individual noise exposure monitoring for workers.
Area Sound Level Mapping
Octave band analysis of work zones and facility areas.
WBGT & Core Temp Correlation
Monitoring for worker groups under various conditions.
Seasonal / Task-Based Monitoring
Outdoor and indoor assessments across different tasks.
Engineering Control Validation
Evaluate ventilation, insulation, and noise control systems.
Sampling Media & Equipment Supply
- Calibrated ANSI SLMs and dosimeters
- WBGT meters with data logging
- Tripod mounts, microphones, and wind screens
- Field forms, calibration certificates, chain-of-custody
All equipment is maintained and calibrated for accuracy.
Workplace Factors That Intensify Noise & Thermal Stress
- High radiant heat sources and enclosed hot environments
- Inadequate ventilation or insufficient cooling airflow
- Hard reflective surfaces that amplify noise levels
- High-metabolic work increasing internal heat strain
- Multiple overlapping noise sources in industrial settings
- Seasonal changes impacting indoor and outdoor thermal load
Accreditation & Standards
Deliverables & Value-Added Services for Noise & Heat
- Hearing Conservation Program support
- Ventilation and cooling recommendations
- Worker safety training programs
- Continuous monitoring dashboards
Summary
AGT Labs’ Noise & Heat Stress Monitoring provides accurate, defensible data to reduce worker risk and ensure OSHA and ACGIH compliance.
Contact AGT Labs
Reach out to our US-based team for noise & heat stress screening support.
Email: info@agtlabs.com Call: +1 (713) 453-6090
