Farrat have supported medical and healthcare organisations eliminating excess vibrations and noise that would otherwise negatively impact productivity and efficiency in either the production of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals or to improve the patient and employee working environment.

Controlling vibration is important in the healthcare sector for several reasons, including:

Equipment performance: Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes often involve the use of complex equipment that is sensitive to vibration. Excessive vibration can cause this equipment to malfunction or produce inaccurate results, which can compromise product quality and safety. Controlling vibration can help to ensure that pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment operates correctly and produces accurate results.

Occupational health and safety: Workers in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those who work with equipment that generates high levels of vibration, can be at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and lower back pain. Controlling vibration can help to reduce the risk of these disorders and promote the health and safety of workers.

Regulatory compliance: The pharmaceutical sector is highly regulated, and companies must comply with strict quality and safety standards. Controlling vibration is often a requirement of these standards, and failure to meet these requirements can result in regulatory penalties or even product recalls.

Patient comfort: Vibration can cause discomfort and stress for patients, particularly during medical procedures that involve the use of machines or equipment that generate vibrations. Controlling vibration can help to ensure that patients are comfortable during these procedures, which can improve their overall experience and reduce their stress levels.

Medical equipment performance: Medical equipment, such as MRI machines and surgical tools, can be sensitive to vibration. Excessive vibration can cause these machines to malfunction or produce inaccurate results, which can compromise patient care. Controlling vibration can help to ensure that medical equipment operates correctly and produces accurate results.

Noise pollution:

Vibrations can produce noise, which can be a source of annoyance and distraction for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. Controlling vibration can help to reduce noise levels, which can create a more pleasant and calming environment for everyone in the healthcare facility.

Farrat perform vibration surveys on sensitive manufacturing and medical equipment in the healthcare industry to identify the best solution to control the source of structural-borne vibration.