Measurements
Workplace environment measurement
Do you need to update job categorisation or have a KHS request? We measure noise, dust, chemicals, microclimate, lighting (including outdoor artificial lighting) and vibration — outputs for KHS, job categorisation and OHS.
Measurements
Service overview
What we provide
We measure noise, dust, chemicals, vibration, microclimate and lighting according to operations and shift patterns. We assess exposure in welding shops, paint shops, halls and clean rooms
When you need this service
You need job categorisation or an update
What you receive
measurement reports with evaluation; documentation for job categorisation and occupational health and safety
Service details
Scope and deliverables
What we provide
- We measure noise, dust, chemicals, vibration, microclimate and lighting according to operations and shift patterns
- We assess exposure in welding shops, paint shops, halls and clean rooms
- We evaluate results in the context of limits and actual work load
- We prepare documentation for job categorisation, occupational health and safety and KHS consultation
What you receive
- measurement reports with evaluation
- documentation for job categorisation and occupational health and safety
- recommendations for organisational and technical measures
When you need this service
- You need job categorisation or an update
- KHS requires workplace environment measurement
- You are changing technology or workplace layout
- Occupancy approval, internal occupational health and safety audit or verification of extraction and technical measures is in progress
Documents and preparation
What to send us
- description of work operations and shift patterns
- safety data sheets of substances in use
- workplace layout and source locations
- information on extraction, technology, protective equipment and number of exposed workers
Typical mistakes and risks
- Measurement without considering shift patterns and actual operations
- Outdated categorisation after technology change
- Incomplete safety data sheets or workplace description
Typical situations
- workplace environment measurement in a welding shop during job categorisation update
- dust measurement at a workstation after technology or extraction change
- workplace air chemical measurement during coating, cleaning or production
- microclimate, lighting or vibration verification for occupational health and safety and KHS
- documentation for occupancy approval or hygiene station inspection
Frequently asked questions
When is workplace environment measurement required?
Workplace environment measurement is addressed during job categorisation, technology change, a new workplace, KHS instruction or when verifying employee exposure.
Which workplace environment factors do you measure?
Typically dust, chemical substances in workplace air, noise, vibration, lighting, microclimate and other factors depending on workplace characteristics, technology and work activity.
Can measurement serve as documentation for job categorisation?
Yes. Workplace environment measurement results are often used as documentation for job classification or reclassification.
Who may carry out measurement for job categorisation?
Measurement for classification into category 2, 3 or 4 may only be carried out by the employer through a holder of an accreditation certificate or authorisation for the relevant measurements, unless the employer is so qualified.
What is hazardous work?
Hazardous work is work classified in category 3 or 4, and also category 2 work designated as such by the relevant public health authority.