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 robust design, ease of use and compliance with standards is unique.

This article looks at some of the issues and challenges companies are faced with when considering noise exposure measurement, reporting and management.

The increasing awareness of the public of environmental issues such as CO2 emissions, carbon footprints and waste recycling has brought the issue of environmental noise to the fore.

Many of the demands of modern society result in the creation of noise sources such as larger airports, additional power stations and higher road traffic levels.

This article reviews some of the issues surrounding the selection of noise monitoring equipment for permanent environmental measurements.

Noise legislation, designed to protect hearing and prevent noise nuisance, is becoming tougher and more widespread.

It is a response to our increased understanding of the damage that noise can do to hearing, and the negative impact it can have on quality of life in the wider community. It has resulted in a growing need to measure noise and rising demand for noise measurement equipment.

However in order to gather accurate and meaningful information about noise levels in your workplace, or the impact you might be having on your neighbours, it is essential that you invest in the right measurement equipment for the task in hand.

This article aims to provide advice on how to choose the best noise measurement tools for your application, and outlines one or two issues for consideration after the equipment has been purchased.

The construction industry is a major source of pollution,responsible for around 4% of particulate emissions, more water pollution incidents than any other industry, and thousands of noise complaints every year.

This article looks at some of the issues of noise levels in the construction industry and suggests some simple measures which can help site managers and construction companies to manage their noise levels.

The CR:800C Series is a range of high performance Sound Level Meters that provide the functions and features demanded by modern measurement standards and guidelines, while being designed specifically for ease of use.

From Noise at Work Risk Assessments to Vehicle Noise Testing to Environmental Noise Measurements, the CR:800C Series provides a solution.

The CR:260A Series of Sound Level Meters are suitable for a wide range of applications.

From Noise at Work Risk Assessments to Vehicle Noise Testing to Environmental Noise Measurements, the CR:260A Series provides a solution.

The doseBadge is the original wireless personal noise dosemeter.

It is the ideal tool to carry out occupational and industrial hygiene noise measurements and provides a unique solution to these applications.

Combining an innovative design with simple, robust and reliable operation, the doseBadge weighs only 51g (1.8oz).

With no cables, controls or displays, the doseBadge can be worn in areas where there is a risk of damaging traditional style units or where there is a risk of tampering.

The CR:110AIS is the Intrinsically Safe version of the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter from Cirrus Research plc.

The doseBadge is a unique solution to the problems associated with the measurement of personal noise exposure.

Small, light and simple to operate, the doseBadge provides the parameters essential for occupational noise assessments

The CR:261S is a Class 1 Sound Level Meter that has been designed to meet the requirements of ISO 5130:2007 and §29 StVZO for the noise testing of motor vehicles.

The CR:306 is a general purpose digital sound level meter which meets the full requirements of IEC 61672 to Class 2. The instrument has ‘F’ (Fast) response and both ‘A’ and ‘C’ frequency weightings. In addition facilities are provided to hold the maximum reading occurring during the measurement period.

The Safety Officers Measurement Kit is a combination of a Sound Level Meter and the doseBadge Noise Dosemeter

The CR:514 and CR:515 are high performance acoustic calibrators designed for the field and laboratory calibration of sound level meters and other noise measurement equipment. The units are simple to operate and meet the requirements of the latest IEC 60942:2003 standard for Acoustic Calibrators with performance to Class 2 (CR:514) and Class 1 (CR:515) .

The CR:800B Series is a range of high performance Sound Level Meters that provide the functions and features demanded by modern measurement standards and guidelines, while being designed specifically for ease of use.

The CR:800A Series is a range of high performance Sound Level Meters that provide the functions and features demanded by modern measurement standards and guidelines, while being designed specifically for ease of use.

The CR:260 Series of Sound Level Meters are suitable for a wide range of applications. From Noise at Work Risk Assessments to Vehicle Noise Testing to Environmental Noise Measurements, the CR:260A Series provides a solution.

The CR:720B Sound Level Meter is a simple to use noise measurement tool that has been designed to meet the requirements of the OSHA occupational noise regulations and for use in areas where this method of oise exposure assessment is used.

The CR:700B Series is a range of data logging Sound Level Meters and Noise Dosemeters

ATEX Certification for the CR:110AIS doseBadge for Non-Mining applications

ATEX Certification for the CR:110AIS doseBadge for Mining applications

IECEx Certification for the CR:110AIS doseBadge for Non-Mining applications

IECEx Certification for the CR:110AIS doseBadge for Mining Applications

Compatible with Windows(R) Vista(tm) and XP limited accounts. CR:800A, B & C and CR:260A+ support.

Dual Channel doseBadge compatible. Languages: English, French, German, Portugese & Dutch

Special version; allows the user to create a Periodic Leq Report in a minimum number of steps

Rental agreement form and Terms and Conditions for the hire of noise measurement instruments