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Download this eBook to uncover the most common mistakes when measuring workplace noise. Gain useful tips from our noise experts on how to avoid themand complete a successful Noise At Work assessment. What You'll Learn: How to start a noise risk assessment in your workplace What to consider when choosing the right equipment Avoiding common measurement mistakes Ensuring your readings are ...

Dec. 16, 2014

By Cirrus Research plc

Wind Farm Noise Assessment by XL2

Wind Farm Noise Assessment by XL2 One of the largest acoustic consulting firms in Australia, “Renzo Tonin & Associates” was engaged by the New South Wales Department of Planning & Industry to conduct wind farm noise assessments. The goal was to perform a specialist, independent acoustic compliance audit of three major wind farms located near Canberra, Australia’s ...

Jul. 24, 2014

By NTi Audio AG

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 ...

Sep. 14, 2012

By European Commission, Environment DG

‘Safety Professionals’ Noise Assessment Kits The sound combination

Pulsar now offer a combination of any of its sound level meter and doseBadge system supplied in one kit case as a Safety Professional System, providing Health & Safety professionals with a custom-made solution for resolving their specific noise risk assessment issues. Current EU Noise Directive requires businesses to assess the risk from noise exposure levels for their workers and visitors. ...

Dec. 7, 2011

By Pulsar Instruments Plc

Flexible percentile sound level measurements

The statistical distribution of sound pressure levels is commonly used for environmental noise analysis, such as road traffic or community noise assessments. Now the XL2 allows you to measure any percentile level from 1% through to 99% as well as define the time and frequency weightings for the statistics. The latest XL2 developments extend the level statistics functionality with variable ...

Feb. 24, 2014

By NTi Audio AG

Check Your Live Noise Data From Anywhere!

Responsive Design for Compatibility with Tablet Devices The Noise-Hub2 Community web portal is a browser based noise reporting platform for noise analysis allowing you to check your noise monitoring data in real-time using tablet devices. The portal is designed for ease of use. Once your monitor is configured to your secure portal account you gain instant access to live data from your Invictus ...

Jul. 3, 2015

By Cirrus Environmental

TNEI Provides Expert Witness Services at Public Inquiries in Relation to Noise

Wind farm projects are often subject to high levels of scrutiny by planning authorities and third parties. Due to the high profile of proposed developments it is increasingly common for projects to end up at Public Inquiry. TNEI always look to provide robust technical services to ensure that the assessments are defensible throughout the planning process and at Public Inquiry if and when required. ...

Jan. 4, 2011

By TNEI Services Ltd

5 Biggest Noise At Work Mistakes

You’ve been told you have to complete a Noise At Work Risk Assessment. There’s all the Regulations for you to read through. A plethora of potential instruments to choose from. Endless choices to make. And all that’s before you even start measuring noise. How do you do it, avoid all the common mistakes and comply with the Regulations? What if I told you there was an easier way to ...

Nov. 21, 2014

By Cirrus Research plc

New software enables reliable and instant noise exposure reporting

Casella has launched an advanced and reliable software package for its personal dosimeter (the dBadge2), NoiseSafe. When used alongside Casella’s dBadge2, it is the ideal tool for fast and efficient reporting and analysis of noise exposure levels. In the UK, over one million employees are exposed to levels of noise at work, which puts them at risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). In ...

Sep. 25, 2019

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

New bespoke noise assesssment kits from Pulsar Instruments

Safety Professionals can now combine any sound level meters from Pulsar Instruments - including the latest Pulsar NOVA range - with the revolutionary Pulsar doseBadge system to create their very own noise assessment measurement kit. Simply, it is the most flexible way to address all types of workplace noise risk assessment. A sound level meter and a noise dosimeter in one kit to cover all types ...

Jul. 9, 2013

By Pulsar Instruments Plc

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 ...

Aug. 22, 2016

By WKC Group

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 ...

Oct. 3, 2011

By Pulsar Instruments Plc

Sound and vibration analyser Nor150

The Nor150 Sound and Vibration analyser sets new standards in user-friendliness and sophistication not yet found in any other sound level meter on the market today. Featuring a large 4.3” true colour touchscreen, the Nor150 provides the user friendliness of a smartphone. Further features include; two measurement channels, built in web server, camera, GPS and advanced voice and text notes ...

Mar. 3, 2017

By Norsonic AS

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 ...

Apr. 10, 2011

By Pulsar Instruments Plc

Traffic noise exposure usefully assessed by END digital maps

Digital noise maps developed under the EU’s Environmental Noise Directive (END) are a useful way of assessing traffic noise exposure for local residents, according to a recent Swedish study. The END maps could also be used to standardise noise exposure information in noise and health research. Environmental noise, from sources including road, rail and air traffic, not only causes annoyance ...

Nov. 28, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

Precision Sound & Vibration Analyser

The Nor150 is a multi-tool covering a variety of applications such as Environmental Noise assessments, Building Acoustics, Sound Intensity, Noise at workplace and more. It sets new standards in user-friendliness and sophistication not yet found in any other Sound Level Meter on the market. The robust design combined with a vast range of measurement application covered in one unit, makes this the ...

Sep. 18, 2017

By Norsonic AS

Industry calls for airspace change to allow massive traffic growth

The aviation industry has today launched a campaign calling for Government to commit to airspace modernisation to facilitate a huge increase in the number of flights in UK airspace. The coalition of airports, airlines and air navigation providers, led by NATS, expects flights to increase from 2 million a year in 2015 to 3.1 million in 2030. Modernisation could, they argue, lead to more direct ...

Dec. 2, 2016

By A.E.F. S.r.l.

Don’t let these New Year’s resolutions fall on deaf ears!

Life and noise go hand-in-hand but the effect of noise is a subject that is rarely considered by individuals on a day-to-day basis. It is, however, a common workplace hazard that in many cases goes undetected until it is too late and hearing loss for the individual, or individuals, has occurred. It is with this in mind that Cirrus Research plc, a leading expert in the creation and production of ...

Feb. 15, 2011

By Cirrus Research plc

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 ...

May 9, 2007

By Cirrus Research plc

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 ...

May 9, 2007

By Cirrus Research plc

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