Comprehensive Noise & Vibration Solutions for Seamless Operations
Acoustic and Vibration Management Plans
Uncontrolled noise can impact workers, nearby communities and sensitive receivers, while excessive vibration can cause structural damage, service disruption and regulatory breaches.
Control Hire provides specialist acoustic and vibration engineering services to help principal contractors, builders and asset owners identify risks, implement effective controls, and remain compliant with WHS and environmental requirements.
Our Expertise
Acoustic & Vibration Services
Our comprehensive solutions are designed to address the unique challenges of noise and vibration management in construction and infrastructure projects.
Noise & Vibration Risk Assessments
We conduct thorough evaluations of site activities and equipment to identify potential noise and vibration impacts, ensuring proactive management before construction begins.
Acoustic Modelling & Prediction
Utilizing cutting-edge software, we simulate noise and vibration scenarios to predict their effects, allowing for informed decision-making and effective mitigation planning.
Noise & Vibration Management Plans
Our team develops tailored management plans that align with project-specific conditions, regulatory requirements, and safety standards to ensure seamless project execution.
Engineered Noise & Vibration Controls
We design and implement practical solutions such as noise barriers, acoustic enclosures, and vibration damping systems to mitigate risks effectively.
Real-Time Monitoring & Reporting
Our monitoring systems provide continuous data collection and real-time alerts, enabling prompt responses to any exceedances and ensuring ongoing compliance.
On-Site Support & Compliance
We offer comprehensive on-site support, including system optimization and compliance reporting, to maintain effective control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
Noise & Vibration Management Plans (NVMP)
Control Hire prepares project-specific Noise and Vibration Management Plans (NVMPs) to identify, assess and control noise and vibration impacts associated with construction, civil and infrastructure works.
Our NVMPs are engineered to meet WHS obligations, EPA guidelines and local council consent conditions, while remaining practical to implement on live construction sites.
What Our NVMPs Cover
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Identification of noise and vibration sources across construction activities and plant
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Assessment of impacts on workers, nearby structures and sensitive receivers
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Applicable legislative, EPA and council requirements
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Noise and vibration criteria, limits and trigger levels
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Engineered mitigation and control measures
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Monitoring, inspection and reporting requirements
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Roles, responsibilities and site management procedures
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Response actions for exceedances and complaints
Noise & Vibration Compliance, Made Easy:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Noise and Vibration Management Plan (NVMP)?
A Noise and Vibration Management Plan (NVMP) is a project-specific document that identifies noise and vibration risks and outlines the controls, monitoring and procedures required to manage them during construction.
When is a Noise and Vibration Management Plan required?
High-risk crystalline silica work (HRCSW) is work that is likely to result in silica exposure exceeding regulatory thresholds, or involves high-silica materials and dust-generating activities. Under Australian WHS laws, HRCSW requires specific controls, air monitoring, training and a documented Silica Risk Control Plan (SRCP).
What construction activities generate noise and vibration risks?
Common activities include demolition, piling, drilling, rock breaking, tunnelling, concrete works, rail construction and the operation of generators or heavy plant.
How does Control Hire prepare Noise and Vibration Management Plans?
Control Hire prepares NVMPs using in-house acoustic and vibration engineers who assess site conditions, model impacts, define limits and design practical mitigation measures aligned with Australian regulations.
What noise and vibration controls are included in an NVMP?
Controls may include Noise Control Walls, acoustic barriers, enclosures, silencers, low-noise plant selection, vibration isolation measures and work scheduling strategies.
Do Noise and Vibration Management Plans include monitoring?
Yes. NVMPs typically include requirements for real-time noise and vibration monitoring, trigger levels, alert protocols and compliance reporting for councils and regulators.
Is air monitoring required for silica exposure?
Yes. Air monitoring is required where silica exposure may exceed action levels or where HRCSW is being undertaken. Real-time and static monitoring should be used to verify dust controls are effective, however personal exposure monitoring must also be undertaken with results documented and reported in line with legal requirements.
Can Control Hire provide monitoring, reporting, equipment and compliance?
Yes. Control Hire provides monitoring, engineered controls, equipment hire, installation and ongoing management under one integrated service. This ensures monitoring results directly inform control effectiveness and that corrective actions can be implemented immediately if trigger levels are exceeded.
How do NVMPs help with EPA and council compliance?
A compliant NVMP demonstrates due diligence by identifying risks, implementing engineered controls and providing documented monitoring and response procedures to satisfy EPA and council conditions.
Can Control Hire manage noise and vibration beyond the Management Plan?
Yes. Control Hire provides end-to-end support, including plan development, equipment hire, installation, monitoring, reporting and ongoing site support throughout the project lifecycle.
Can I get a noise-only or vibration-only management plan?
Yes. Control Hire can prepare noise-only or vibration-only management plans where a combined Noise and Vibration Management Plan (NVMP) is not required or not proportionate to the project risk.
These standalone plans are tailored to site activities, approval conditions and regulatory requirements, while still providing the same level of engineering rigour and compliance support.