Vibration Services

Vibrock have the capability  to carry out vibration assessments to ensure compliance with acceptable levels at existing or proposed vibration sensitive sites. Vibrock`s highly experienced and qualified team have considerable knowledge and expertise in the following services: 

Mining and Quarrying Sites:

• Measurement and assessment of ground-borne vibration and air overpressure from blasting
• Measurement and assessment of vibration from HGV traffic and railway movements
• Determination of maximum explosive charge weights to keep to any vibration  restrictions at nearby sensitive properties and services
• Determination of minimum safe working distances
• Independent expert advice in discussions with Local Authorities, Highway Authorities, developers and mineral operators
• Audit of blasting operations
• Research projects

Industrial Sites:

• Monitoring and assessment of vibration levels on Construction Sites
• Prediction of ground-borne vibration and air overpressure from demolition projects
• Building condition surveys
• Measurement and assessment of ground-borne vibration and air overpressure
• Specialist advice on environmental effects of ground engineering techniques
• Advice on risk minimisation and protection of structures
• Damage and nuisance claim investigation
• Risk analysis

   

Workplace:

• Investigation of Vibration induced White Finger (VWF)
• Measurement of Whole Body Vibration (WBV)
• Recommendations for new or modified tools
• Assessment of the vibration exposure of workers
• Guidance on remedial measures
• Surveys in accordance with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
• Occupational exposure
   

   

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