noise exposure Articles
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An Industrial Noise Map is Basic to Hearing Conservation
An Industrial Noise Map Is Basic to Hearing Conservation In the U.S., OSHA has set regulations on worker noise exposure. The usual measurement method is to use a portable noise dosimeter attached to a worker that measures noise exposure as the person moves about the work area. However, this does nothing to identify the source and location of the noise. When conducing a noise survey, a noise map ...
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Meeting the challenges of employee noise exposure in the oil and gas industry
Noise exposure legislation, designed to protect the hearing of employees and prevent noise nuisance, is becoming tougher and more widespread. Cirrus Research plc provides a range of noise measurement instruments which have been designed to provide noise measurement solutions. In particular, the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter is widely used in the Petrochemical and Mining industries where the ...
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Noisy workplace? Take Control with a wearable noise dosemeter
Take Control of noise today Pulsar Instruments introduces a new way to take control of noise exposure now with their NoisePen personal sound exposure meter. The Pulsar NoisePen is a wearable noise dosemeter; a self-contained noise measuring device designed to help safety officers like you meet the needs of the Noise at Work Regulations and safeguard your workers from harmful noise. The NoisePen ...
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80, 85 and 87 decibels - why these values matter
To most people, 80, 85 and 87 decibels may not mean much but, to a manager with health and safety responsibilities and operating under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, it means taking specific action in the workplace to ensure that they prevent or reduce risks from exposure to noise to the lowest level reasonably practicable. These three values matter because they form part of Regulation ...
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Personal Noise Solutions for Miners
Throughout the working day, miners are continually exposed to varying levels of noise which can result in hearing loss. For safety reasons it is important to monitor employees’ noise exposure and Cirrus Research has created such a device in the form of the CR: 110A doseBadge. The Cirrus Research doseBadge is the original wireless personal noise dosemeter. It is the ideal tool to carry out ...
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Could you prove noise exposure levels are within the legal limits?
In recent months, we have met with many safety professionals who have had a visit from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and were asked to present evidence of occupational noise monitoring. So, if you were asked, could you prove that the noise levels in your factory are within the legal limits? In most cases, it will not be sufficient to say that employees are not at risk from exposure to ...
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Noise at Work, Workplace Noise and Issues with Noise
Noise at Work Regulations to Control Workplace Noise The Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) became effective in 2006. The Regulations are relevant to all employers who operate a noisy workplace and should be an integral part of any health and safety strategy. The Noise at Work Regulations are increasingly relevant to employers as significant increases in the number of noise-induced ...
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doseBadge – 20 Years of Evolutionary Success
In 1996 Cirrus pioneered the first doseBadge Noise Dosimeter. 20 years later and we are preparing to launch the fifth generation. The philosophy of the doseBadge is to eliminate cables, controls and buttons. This reduces the risk of damage, tampering, weight and service costs for the user. This philosophy will never change. Today, Cirrus has sold more than 20,000 doseBadges to help companies ...
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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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Industrial hygiene assessment of a large chemical manufacturing facility – Case Study
Challenge: Antea®Group was contracted by a large international chemical manufacturing organization to provide a plant-wide industrial hygiene assessment of chemical and noise exposures within their facility. The overall objective of the project was to evaluate worker exposures, compare results as to compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, and to provide recommendations for ...
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I Need A Noise Dosimetry Survey for OSHA Compliance
OSHA requires a noise dosimetry survey to determine if workers are exposed to noise that could damage their hearing. This is more than just using a sound level meter to take some noise readings. A noise dosimeter is actually worn by the worker for a shift. This enables a true evaluation of a worker’s noise exposure as he/she moves about the workplace. The noise dosimeter is worn for a full ...
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Introducing Octave Band Filters for the doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter
We’re pleased to announce that the Cirrus doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter now includes 1:1 Octave Band Filters as standard*, adding to the already comprehensive set of measurement data that the unique doseBadge5 can provide. The doseBadge5 is already the best specified dosimeter available with multiple measurement channels, comprehensive data logging, Bluetooth® wireless communications and ...
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A Dosimeter for the Future: a History of the doseBadge - Case study
In 1995, a team of young engineers at Cirrus Research set to work on revolutionising the design and functionality of noise dosimeters. Their hard work and tireless dedication to the protection of people’s hearing led them to design the doseBadge, which has now become synonymous with personal noise exposure measurement. The process of designing the doseBadge wasn’t easy or without ...
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Noise dosimeter - Portable noise measurement technology
Capturing employees’ exposure to noise with portable technology Whether we like it or not, Health and safety is an integral part of any business today. Firstly, it exists to protect the well being of employees, customers and visitors. Secondly, complying with health and safety regulations makes good business sense too. It is vital to ensure that your company is complying with the noise ...
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Controlling Exposure to Noise at Work with Personal Noise Dosimeters
Which method is best to monitor noise: sound level meter or noise dosimeter? Controlling exposure to noise at work with noise dosimeters Our work environment has been transformed since the 1970’s with the introduction of new machinery and technical equipment designed to improve and increase general productivity. This has revolutionalised the way we operate during a typical working day ...
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Ilmor Engineering’s choice for detail and accuracy - Case study
As one of the world’s top racing engine design and manufacturers, noise levels in the workplace have always been an issue for Ilmor Engineering. But when they won a large contract with the US giant General Motors to design and manufacture a new turbocharged V6 racing engine for the 2012 IndyCar championship, its managers knew immediately this would result in significantly increased ...
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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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How to capture noise exposure levels of staff with unpredictable work patterns?
Pulsar Instruments has made assessing and capturing the true noise exposure of workers in a range of settings simple with its innovative noise doseBadge: Model 22. This revolutionary personal noise dosimeter is a self-contained device also known as PSEM, that has no cables, displays or controls, making it the perfect solution for noise dosimetry, as the unit cannot be tampered easily with during ...
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When should you use a db Meter or Noise Dosimeter?
Find out when to use a db meter or when you should use noise dosimeters instead Under the Noise at Work Regulations (2005), employers must protect their workers from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and other conditions associated with exposure to excessive noise. Measuring and controlling noise at work is a challenge in most companies who ‘make or do something noisy’. It is ...
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Good practice guide on noise exposure and potential health effects
The Expert Panel on Noise (EPoN) is a working group that supports the European Environment Agency and European Commission with the implementation and development of an effective noise policy for Europe. The group aims to build upon tasks delivered by previous working groups, particularly regarding Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise. This good ...
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