dosimeter Articles
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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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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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The Measure Issue 10 Autumn 2016 – The Cirrus Research Newsletter
The latest issue of The Measure, the Cirrus Research newsletter is now available for download. In this issue we’ve covered: The new doseBadge5 Noise Dosimeter with a history and timeline of the doseBadge family A case study for the Optimus Green Sound Level Meter and the Invictus Environmental Noise Monitor at the Classical Haçienda Concert Our Dragon Boat Race Team Dates for ...
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Grab £1000 of free benefits with the dBAdvantage Card from Cirrus Research
The dBAdvantage Card from Cirrus is the quick and easy way to grab £1000 of FREE benefits when you buy a Cirrus sound level meter or doseBadge noise dosimeter kit. As a dBAdvantage Card member you’ll automatically get access to the following benefits: 1. A FREE place, each year for 3 years, on a Cirrus Product Training Course worth £750 2. A 10% discount on the costs of ...
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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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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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Noise Testing and Noise Dosimetry for Industrial Facilities
Hearing Conservation Program Whether they are subjected to constant din or sporadic bursts of loud sounds throughout the day, employees in noisy workplaces are at risk of permanent damage to their hearing and employers face possible OSHA citations. For a noisy workplace, establishing a Hearing Conservation Program is imperative to protecting both employee health and employer liability. This ...
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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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Noise Survey for OSHA Compliance
OSHA requires a noise dosimetry survey to determine if workers are exposed to noise that could damage their hearing. To satisfy OSHA’s requirement for Noise Surveys (29CFR1910.94 for General Industry, 29CFR1926.52 for Construction) involves attaching a noise dosimeter to a worker for a work shift when there is a possibility that person and persons performing similar tasks may be exposed to ...
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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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New Training Courses for 2014
Due to popular demand, we’re pleased to announce a set of new dates in 2014 for our Cirrus Product Training Course, or CPTC. A CPTC is an excellent opportunity to learn how to get the most from your Cirrus sound level meter or doseBadge noise dosimeter as well as catching up on the latest changes and updates to the NoiseTools software. Each course covers a range of equipment and common ...
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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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Noise Testing to Prevent Hearing Loss and Achieve OSHA Compliance
It has been clearly established that exposure to noise in the workplace over an extended period of time can lead to hearing loss. Noise exposure above 90 dB at a job can definitely lead to hearing loss. In fact, exposure at or above 85 dB is likely to lead to permanent hearing loss in some individuals. OSHA requires a noise dosimetry survey to determine if workers are exposed to noise that could ...
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Cirrus Research – Noise Measurement Pioneers for Over 45 Years [Video]
Since 1970, Cirrus’ mission has been to make monitoring noise simple. More than 45 years later, we thought it was time to look back at our story so far and see what we have achieved. Join us by watching our video, which explores our history and what makes us the noise measurement pioneers that we are today. Cirrus Research plc - Our Story Our Journey from 1970 to 2016 Included Many ...
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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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Noise Maps
In the U.S., OSHA has set regulations on worker noise exposure. The specific regulations are 29 CFR 1910.95 for industry and 29 CFR 1926.52 for construction. 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. It also ...
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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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Noise induced hearing loss: how can you start monitoring your workforce?
An estimated 20,000 people working during the last year suffered from noise induced hearing loss (NIHL), new as well as longstanding cases, caused or made worse by work.[1]The cause of NIHL is preventable but the affects are permanent, resulting in life changing injuries that can seriously impair a workers’ quality of life. Industries with the highest incidences of NIHL include ...
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Noise in the Animal Shelter Environment: Building Design and the Effects of Daily Noise Exposure
Sound levels in animal shelters regularly exceed 100 dB. Noise is a physical stressor on animals that can lead to behavioral, physiological and anatomical responses. There are currently no policies regulating noise levels in dog kennels. The objective of this study was to evaluate the noise levels dogs are exposed to in an animal shelter on a continuous basis and to determine the need, if any. ...
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Used noise meters, dosemeters and calibrators online
Pulsar Instruments is pleased to announce that it has a selection of used sound level meters, noise dosimeters and acoustic calibrators available to buy online. The 'used' stock is from our ex-demonstration meters, ex-rental equipment and also from customer trade-ins. Brands on sale include Pulsar Instruments, Castle Group and Casella - with more expected to be added. Pulsar's General Manager, ...
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