noise survey News
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Simple to use Sound Level Meter meets the new Noise at Work Regulations
Marketing Manager, James Tingay comments: “The CR:262 has been designed to meet the needs of the Safety Officer who needs an accurate measurement tool but who also needs an instrument that can be picked up and used without having to go through a complicated setup or having to read a long manual. The introduction of the new Control Noise at Work Regulations in April 2006 has put the focus ...
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Measurement of noise levels for trackside workers
Cirrus Research plc announces the introduction of a new simple Sound Level Meter, designed to ensure quick, reliable noise measurements. Marketing Manager, James Tingay comments: “The CR:262 has been designed to meet the needs of the Safety Officer who needs an accurate measurement tool but who also needs an instrument that can be picked up and used without having to go through a ...
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Noise Impact Assessment Africa
WKC is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract to deliver a noise impact assessment for a new 200MW wind farm in East Africa. Wind power capacity in the region is expected to increase by around 12 gigawatts by 2040. The project will convert wind into useful energy utilising an array of highly efficient land based wind turbines. The first phase of the project entails a noise ...
By WKC Group
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Pulsar Noise Assessor: a meter designed to safeguard workers' hearing in noisy environment
A hand held sound level meter that detects and measures noise levels in decibels in workplaces such as factories, workshops, transport industries or construction sites to enable busy Health & Safety Professionals to find the source of noise, adapt the work environment and avoid putting workers’ hearing at risk. The Pulsar Noise Assessor meter is compliant with the Industrial Noise ...
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Pulsar Instruments Model 30 Real Time Frequency & Sound Level Meters:
During difficult economic times it is often tempting for businesses to postpone certain health & safety projects. Over a million of people in the UK suffer permanent and irreversible deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work (source HSE), therefore if you have issues with noise at work you cannot afford to ignore them. Pulsar ...
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Pulsar model 30: sound investment for measuring industrial noise
During difficult economic times it is often tempting for businesses to postpone certain health & safety projects. Over a million of people in the UK suffer permanent and irreversible deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work (source HSE), therefore if you have issues with noise at work you cannot afford to ignore them. Pulsar Instruments, a ...
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Versatile Noise Meters ideal for both occupational & enviromental noise measurements
The 6 new sound level meters that make the "Noise Quantifier" series can be effortlessly used in a wide range of noise monitoring applications both in industrial or environmental settings. The noise meters have been designed with the Health and Safety Professional in mind: Compliant with virtually all worldwide noise measurement regulations Robust and practical to use – no need for ...
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All quiet on the workplace-noise front: keeping employees protected from the risk of noise induced hearing loss
It’s a decade since the ‘Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005’ was passed before coming into force in April 2006, putting in place a more stringent cap on exposure limits. So how has this impacted on workers exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace, what are the actual methods and equipment used to ensure that noise is adequately monitored and controlled and what ...
By Casella
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Proactive noise protection saves money and trouble - Traffic noise remains serious environmental problem
Dessau-Roßlau, 26 April 2011. Road traffic remains the greatest source of noise, according to the latest noise survey by the Federal Environment Agency, which polled 70,000 participants. The survey says that road traffic noise and aviation noise are the most annoying. "Efforts to protect the public from traffic noise are not yet adequate in Germany. There are still too many people who ...
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5 great reasons why you need to invest in Pulsar noise measurement products
Why you should choose Pulsar above the rest Are you confused about workplace noise measurement technology? We don’t blame you. There are so many competing models on the market these days that, selecting the right product for your chosen application, can be time consuming and confusing. There is a reason why Pulsar Instruments are the fastest growing manufacturer of noise measurement ...
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The Control of Noise at Work Regulations: 8 years on
The Control of Noise at Work We live in strange times! The Control of Noise at Work regulations, came into effect in April 2006 following the adoption of the European Directive 2003/10/EC. The initiative was developed over time to protect workers' hearing. Indeed the HSE estimates that around 200,000 people in the UK suffer deafness, tinnitus or other ear conditions as a result of exposure to ...
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First for Noise at Work measurement products
Make noise at work your priority The function of Health and Safety management is challenging and covers a number of areas which demand attention. As professionals we are constantly reminded that, in this area of work, noise levels measurement is only one of the many tasks that need to be implemented to achieve compliance in the workplace. However, it is important to make noise at work ...
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FREE 5 Step Guide to Controlling Workplace Noise at Work published
Why do we need to carry out noise risk assessment surveys? According to the HSE, over one million employees in Great Britain are exposed to levels of noise which put their hearing at risk. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) 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 ...
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Safety Training Tool kit – 2016 noise awareness courses announced
From new dates, group tuition to bespoke training, see what Pulsar Instruments’ training team can offer you. We’ve just launched our new one day noise at work awareness course programme for 2016 and have a selection of training dates at various locations across the UK. Noise at Work awarenesstraining helps health and safety professionals keep up-to-date with the latest legislation, ...
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Casella’s CEL-120 acoustic calibrator achieves Germany`s PTB approval
Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) - leading global specialist in industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment - has announced that its compact CEL-120 acoustic calibrator has recently achieved Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) approval. The PTB is Germany’s National Institute for Natural and Engineering Sciences and is the ...
By Casella
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NIOSH Releases New Noise Research for Service Sector Workers and Ways to Prevent Occupational Hearing Loss in Puerto Rico
New research was recently published from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) about the prevalence of occupational hearing loss among noise-exposed Services industry sector workers. This part of the economy, which happens to be the largest employment sector of the U.S. industry, was found to have an elevated risk of hearing loss. NIOSH researchers examined ...
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Pulsar Model 14 Ultra-simple Sound Level Meter
Combining computer technology with ultra-simple operation, the Pulsar Instruments plc Sound Level Meter Model 14 is an entry level instrument. It is intended to be used primarily for factory surveys to enable employers to meet the “Noise at Work” regulations and check factory boundary noise at the lowest possible cost. Fully compliant with IEC 61672 : 2003 at Class 2 level, the unit ...
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The Use of Noise Dosimeters for Workplace Noise
In recent decades, increased mechanisation has drastically changed the industrial work environment. This has led to many changes to an employee’s work pattern. It used to be the case on the majority of production lines, that an employee would stay in one place for their working shift. Therefore, monitoring their noise exposure with a sound level meter was very straightforward. However, with ...
By Casella
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Noise measurement in the refuse and recycling sector – the shattering reality!
The ability for a local authority to provide an efficient and effective refuse and recycling service is pivotal for both residents and the upkeep of the surrounding environment. However with the increased noise levels that new recycling initiatives generate it is imperative that the welfare of operatives working in this sector is looked after rigorously. David Wilford of No Going Back ...
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Point and shoot sound level meter
This small, ‘switch on and go’ sound level meter from Pulsar Instruments can be found in thousands of small, medium and large businesses around the world. Such is its popularity with customers that, although it is an established product, demand for it keeps on coming with no sign of slowing down. If you are not familiar with it yet, Pulsar Model 14 is an entry level sound level ...
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