What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare
What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare? Insight and advice from professional engineers on mechanical noise and vibration in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Peeking into the Fitness Center
It seems like a good idea; a fitness center in your building. It’s so convenient! Unless of course, you want some peace and quiet.
Plan Ahead for Vibration
Vibration can be a determining factor in the success of many projects. Are you considering vibration for the people who will be in the building?
Acoustics and AV – Early or Often
When the first call or email comes in about a new project it’s important to ask if the project is for renovating an existing space, or new construction. It’s an important question because the approach to each type of project is different. We’re brought in after a...
OSHA Requirements for Employee Noise Exposure
We frequently get calls to come and assess noise levels in industrial facilities. The concern is usually whether the employee’s exposure to noise is meeting OSHA requirements. So what are standard OSHA requirements for employee noise exposure?...
Industrial Noise Mitigation Strategies
We were recently called in to help with controlling the noise levels at an engine test facility. I went to the site to take noise measurements in various areas of the facility. The problem was not within the test cells, but from all the external equipment needed to...