noise risk Articles
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In-depth workplace noise risk assessments
Don’t miss a thing with a custom-made noise measurement kit Pulsar Safety Professional System: the-all-in one solution to noise measurement Pulsar Instruments’ Safety Professional noise measurement system offer Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) experts a custom-made solution for resolving their complex workplace noise risk assessment issues. Currently, employers are ...
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Keep it Down! Controlling Noise in the Workplace
According to the HSE, over one million employees in the UK are exposed to levels of noise which put their hearing at risk. Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most prevalent, but often ignored, risks in the workplace and employees must, by law, be protected. Once noise-induced hearing loss has taken place, it is irreversible. Clearly prevention is the most sensible option here as 1 in ...
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Noise awareness training that`s out of this world!
Join us at our 30th One Day Noise Awareness Training Course on 13 June 2018 at the National Space Centre, Leicester for training we think is out of this world! Our one day Noise Training Course offers comprehensive training on how and why to measure noise, what to measure and how often you need to measure it. The course covers everything from basic noise theory through to how to use sound ...
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The 6th biggest noise at work mistake…and how to fix It
Health & Safety Managers everywhere know that managing noise risks isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you don’t, the company runs the risk of being fined by the Health & Safety Executive or sued by their employees for noise-induced hearing loss. To help you avoid the pitfalls, let’s recap of the 5 Biggest Noise at Work Mistakes. I’ll then talk you through the newly ...
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Noise: regulations, risks and controls
Course dates 2017 – Noise: regulations, risks and controls A solid understanding of basic noise theory, regulations, risk assessment and controls and how to measure noise in a work environment are key to a successful noise control strategy. Improve yours with a Pulsar Noise Awareness course in 2017. Pulsar have just released 3 new dates for their one day noise at work awareness courses ...
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Organise a Factory Noise Measurement kit
If you are an employer or person in control of noisy premises, you are expected to reduce the risk of damage to the hearing of your employees from exposure to noise to the lowest level reasonably practicable. If the noise exposure on a daily or weekly basis are above certain values, you must carry out a noise risk assessment of the working environment and record your findings. Therefore a ...
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Noise awareness courses for 2018
Get Noise At Work Aware Pulsar’s noise at work awareness training course is widely recognised by employers as a must have for anyone with health and safety responsibilities to ‘get noise at work aware’. The one day course is delivered by top industry experts and aims to improve (or refresh) your knowledge of the current legislation, noise risks, noise theory, risk ...
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International Noise Awareness Day 2018
You have to make some noise to end it Pulsar Instruments Plc (25 April 2018) – On International Noise Awareness Day 2018 we’re making some noise about ‘Noise at Work’. “It is time to address the threat that noise poses to our hearing and to our health” says Simon Rehill, General Manager of Pulsar Instruments. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that ...
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[Training] Noise & Vibration Training Courses from Cirrus Research
Noise & Vibration Training Courses from Cirrus To help you get the best from your noise and vibration measurement equipment, Cirrus provides a range of training workshops, courses and online resources. In addition to the planned workshops and courses, we can also offer bespoke training so please get in touch if you have any questions or if you would like arrange training for you or your ...
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Noise Measurement Training Course Dates for 2019
Take Control of Noise Find the answers you need about workplace noise measurement and how to stay HSE compliant from noise at work measurement specialists Pulsar Instruments when you attend a Noise Measurement Training Course in 2019 Noise regulations, and a basic understanding of noise theory and noise control is something that employers who are responsible for staff operating in noisy areas ...
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How to avoid noise becoming a danger
Noise can be very disturbing, particularly if you operate a plant with heavy machinery and power tools and the work involves the movement of vehicles and deliveries of materials. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) in the UK and other noise legislation around the world exist to ensure that workers do not suffer damage to their hearing. As such, any effort to controlling noise risk ...
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Noise Awareness Course in York
Pulsar have released the final date of their Noise Awareness Course programme for 2017 to be held in September. The popular 1 day face-to-face course is designed to give the person responsible for health and safety compliance at work an insight into the harmful effects of noise, acoustic terminology and principles, statutory duties and Legislation, risk assessment/noise survey techniques, and how ...
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Buying Noise Measurement Equipment: how to cut costs, not quality
At a time when budgets are under strain, the Pulsar Model 14, ultra-simple digital sound level meter offers a compliant, reliable, yet affordable noise meter. It is the preferred choice of employers looking for a meter for general purpose use whilst meeting the “Noise at Work” Regulations and the requirements of IEC 61672 to Class 2. The Model 14 retails at £260.00 and provides ...
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Pulsar`s 2018 Noise Training Programme for Safety Managers
Pulsar launches a new training programme to help safety managers gain a better understanding of noise risks, controls, legislation and best management practices. Does your organisation use hand-held power tools or noisy machinery? If you do then you need to have a good awareness of issues raised by noise in the workplace. This brand new noise training programme for 2018 has been designed to be ...
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NHS 70 years helping people with hearing loss
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) celebrates it's 70th birthday today. Among many of the varied roles it undertakes, it's has provided help, advice and treatment for thousands of people experiencing hearing loss, including those with Noise Induced Hearing Loss covering everything from initial advice on signs and symptoms on the internet to when to contact your Doctor. For advice of taking ...
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Noise Awareness and Noise Management training
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their workers whilst at work. Business owners, managers and team leaders have a clear duty placed on them to implement and maintain the relevant procedures. As such, being able to show attendance to some noise awareness and noise management training would be advantageous. Pulsar Instruments have put together a day course ...
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Noise at Work - how loud is too loud
Noise at Work: How Loud is Too Loud? Excessive noise at work can be irritating, distracting and potentially harmful to workers’ physical and mental health. The problem is, many employers struggle to determine exactly what is an acceptable level of noise at work, perhaps not surprisingly given the subjectivity of terms like ‘excessive’ and ‘acceptable’. For example, ...
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Small yet robust - Case study
Cirrus Research’s doseBadge provides the perfect solution for dB Consultation. From manufacturing and engineering, to the entertainment industry and schools, noisy environments need to be monitored both for the welfare of employees and the wider community. Following the introduction of The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, businesses need to be aware of their employees hearing ...
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Top of its Class for Occupational Noise Monitors
Advances in electronics and acoustics have transformed cumbersome, limiting and often complex meters into dependable, robust and easy to use occupational noise monitors to ensure compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005). Pulsar Instruments offer complete noise monitoring solutions for use in factories, workshops, warehouses, construction and demolition sites, transport, ...
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What is an Acceptable Level of Noise at Work?
Excessive noise at work can be irritating, distracting and potentially harmful to workers’ physical and mental health. The problem is, many employers struggle to determine exactly what is an acceptable level of noise at work, perhaps unsurprising given the subjectivity of terms like ‘excessive’ and ‘acceptable’. For example, while one person might not be ...
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