noise planning News
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Report on environmental noise directive published
Commenting on new reports benchmarking progress on noise management in Europe, Environmental Protection UK is calling for the impacts of noise to be properly taken into account in all planning and transport decisions. The reports, which were commissioned by the EU, provide an examination of implementation to date of the Environmental Noise Directive and recommend the most cost effective measures ...
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New technology offers low cost noise monitoring
Networks of wireless sensors could be used to monitor traffic noise. A new study shows that the wifi sensor systems, although slightly less accurate than precision noise monitoring systems, can provide detailed information, with dense coverage, about traffic noise over a longer period. Their low cost and low energy requirements make them particularly suitable and attractive for use by local ...
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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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Environment: Speaking the same language on noise exposure
Quantifying noise exposure will be significantly easier thanks to a new set of common noise assessment methods published today. Comparable data on noise exposure in Europe is a prerequisite to set up EU policies to reduce noise pollution, a growing health and economic concern all over Europe. The new methods – known as Common Noise Assessment Methods in Europe (CNOSSOS-EU) – were ...
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Innovation in noise measurement: doseBadge Pulsar Model 22
The Pulsar doseBadge is a tiny, compact and lightweight dosimeter which is worn on the human body, usually on the shoulder, or on a safety helmet. It measures accurately the amount of noise that the person wearing the device is exposed to during their working day. This revolutionary personal noise dosimeter is a self-contained noise measurement device (also known as a PSEM). It has no cables, ...
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Keep it down! controlling noise in the workplace with Pulsar
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 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 ...
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Cirrus Research provides the Banks Group with something to make a noise about!
As one of the largest and most successful development teams in the UK, The Banks Group needs to be at the cutting edge of technology when planning and developing its sites. The need for environmentally conscious development is of course a prime concern for today’s developers and it is with this in mind that The Banks Group uses Cirrus Research noise measurement instruments to help ensure ...
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EPUK calls for quieter classrooms for better exam results
Communities all over the country are preparing to promote practical solutions to noise problems during Noise Action Week 2011 (May 23rd – 27th). A major focus this year is schools and the problems noise can cause in and around the learning environment. Too much noise can significantly impact on both student and teacher performance. A recent study by London South Bank University found that ...
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