As all the political parties try to woo voters in the run up to the next General Election next year, it would seem that Noise Nuisance is turning into an issue that’s making some politicians sit up and take notice.
An unholy row is brewing in the gentile heartland of Bath, which is not exactly known for fermenting anarchy and dissent. Residents and visitors to the historic town have been complaining about the noise nuisance created by street musicians in and around the ancient Bath Abbey. The local council is also stepping in, but why?
Noise nuisance is back in the headlines this month with a string of high profile court cases where people have been accused of torturing their neighbours with loud or continuous music. Now taste in music is subjective but the pain and inconvenience it can cause when played to the extreme isn’t.
It is rare these days that you can be somewhere without noise pollution intruding on some level. Many natural noises may be welcome; a dawn chorus or waves breaking on the beach, but when it comes to man-made decibels it’s a different matter. Never mind the sounds of cars, ring tones and other noises that we take for granted, have Read More…
Cirrus Research is bringing its range of industry-leading products to the Health & Safety North Expo on October 8-9th 2014. Visit the team at STAND E6 to see all the latest Cirrus products, which are designed and manufactured in the UK to give you the results you need. Our noise experts will be ready to answer any questions that you Read More…
Noise measurement specialist Richard Wilson of the The Event Safety Shop, along with a number of colleagues, measured and monitored occupational noise levels at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival to ensure that the noise exposure of festival staff and concession workers was in-line with the Noise at Work Regulations. To carry out the measurements, Richard and his team used the Cirrus Read More…
The UK is renowned for its rich heritage in hosting outdoor festivals, whether it be music or literary, through to farming, food or catering to even more niche audiences. But every festival is unique and, no matter how large or small, they bring with them their own issues when it comes to health & safety and noise related challenges. Noise Read More…
Wimbledon fans were being advised to pack their earplugs this week as some of the worldâs best tennis players with noisy reputations battle it out in SW19. Today sees the media sweetheart Maria Sharapova take on Angelique Kerber in Court No 1 in the Fourth Round. Both players are renowned for their high pitched shrieks that will send the decibel levels Read More…
Nursesâ unions are urging the NHS to install “Keep Quiet” signs and their members to wear soft soled shoes on hospital wards in a bid to help patients get a good night’s sleep. Members of the Royal College of Nursing are also asking NHS Trusts to look at other measures such as installing slow-closing doors and bins and handing out Read More…
As the world’s largest independently owned Forgemaster, Sheffield Forgemasters International (SFIL) is renowned globally for its steel production and engineering. A health & safety led philosophy is at the forefront of everything they do. Sheffield Forgemasters Internationals headquarters is one of the iconic landmarks in Sheffield and has a history spanning more than 200 years. The vast River Don site currently employs around 800 staff. Read More…
