Here are some Noise Facts, courtesy of Noise Action Week The word noise derives from the Latin word ‘nausea’ meaning sickness. Vomiting is the world most unpopular sound according to a survey carried out by Trevor Cox of Salford Acoustics, Salford Acoustics Research Centre www.sound101.org 2007
Archive | 2011
Cirrus Research achieves Highly Commended at the BSIF Safety Awards
Product Innovation Award given for the Optimus Green sound level meter Cirrus Research, a leading expert in the creation and production of noise measurement instruments, is proud to announce that its new Optimus Green sound level meter has been awarded a Highly Commended within the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Product Innovation category at this yearâs BSIF Safety Awards. The Read More…
What should you check before you send your instrument for calibration? Part 4 of 6
Before you send your instrument for calibration, check the following. Any test or calibration laboratory must be able to give you this information. Without it, you should question if they are capable of calibrating your instrument correctly.
How does Cirrus’ calibration differ from anyone else? Part 3 of 6
When we calibrate an instrument, we are checking the performance to exactly the same standards as when the instrument was first manufactured. We use the same test equipment, software and procedures so that when you get your equipment back, it will have exactly the same performance as when it was new. We will even clean your instrument before it comes Read More…
Why should you have your Cirrus instrument calibrated by Cirrus? Part 2 of 6
The simple answer is that we designed and manufactured your instrument so we know it inside out. We have all of the information, procedures and equipment needed to service and calibrate your equipment and if there’s anything wrong with it, we can fix it before it’s calibrated. Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the latest article updates Read More…
Noise in the refuse and recycling sector – time for a reality check!
David Wilford of No Going Back Productions, a specialist in noise measurement for waste collection and recycling services, discusses noise risks in the refuse and recycling sector An efficient and effective refuse and recycling service plays a pivotal role in local communities and the surrounding environment. However, as recycling initiatives have developed, they have brought with them dangerous levels of Read More…
Why do I need to calibrate my noise measurement instruments? Part 1 of 6
If you are using your noise measurement instrument to meet any Standards, Regulations or Guidelines it is essential that your equipment is measuring accurately. If you are working to the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, or any ISO or BS EN standard that requires the use of noise measurement equipment, the standards to which the equipment must comply will be Read More…
Birthday celebrations for Cirrus Research at this year's Safety & Health Expo
Specialist noise measurement equipment manufacturer, Cirrus Research, is inviting visitors at this year’s Safety & Health Expo, to help celebrate its 40th year in business. To commemorate its 40th birthday Cirrus Research is offering visitors to its stand (Hall 2, T40) the chance to enter a free prize draw to win an Optimus Red. This sound level meter is ideal Read More…
Noise Action Week: Something to shout about!
As part of Noise Action Week (23rd to 27th May 2011) Cirrus Research, a leading expert in the design and production of noise measurement instruments, is urging companies and workers alike to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing noise at work. According to HSE statistics it is estimated that approximately 1.7 million workers are exposed to noise above Read More…
Celebrate our 40th Anniversary at Safety & Health 2011
If you are planning to visit the Safety & Health Expo at the NEC from the 17th to 19th May 2011, come and see us on stand T40, Hall 2 and join us in our 40th Anniversary celebrations. For 40th years, Cirrus has been manufacturing noise measurement instruments and our new products give you everything you need for noise at Read More…
