Insight The quality gap in Noise at Work Assessments: Why higher standards matter 06 July 2026 5 minutes read Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most preventable occupational health issues in UK workplaces. However, Steel's (2026) review of noise survey reports for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that many consultancy reports contained significant shortcomings, raising concerns that organisations may not be receiving the quality of assessment required to effectively manage noise risks. Read more