Dear Scottish Ambulance Service,

Please consider this request under the Freedom of Information act.
I would like to know in an emergency front-line ambulance,
1) the reported decibels and vibration levels within the transporting ambulances rear and cab compartments.
2) If these are not recorded how is the estimated noise level recorded?
3) I would also like to know the steps taken to prevent hearing damage to staff, patients and paramedic students.
4) How exposure times are monitored for staff and paramedic students.
5) How the noise and vibration levels are monitored both initially and as vehicles age and in what conditions they are tested (I.e is the noise and vibration levels tested in a moving vehicle with all necessary front line ambulance equipment including stretcher?).
6) Also can you please advise the model and makes of vehicle tested for front-line transportation of patients.

I appreciate your help with this request.

Yours faithfully,

M Creed