Although listening to music is a mostly enjoyable experience for those that choose to indulge, music can be damaging to your hearing, especially for those working within the music industry.
World Music Day 2022
Noisy work hours: what are they according to the law?
Whether you run a construction site, or you simply live next door to one, it’s important to understand the hours within which noisy work can be carried out in your area according to the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
PTB Type Approval for the Optimus+ Sound Level Meter
We are delighted to announce that the optimus red and optimus green sound level meters have been Type Approved by the PTB in Germany!
Taking sound to the cloud: is cloud technology the future for noise measurement?
We’ve seen some of the fastest changes in technology in the last two years. Could the traditional way we measure and monitor noise be about to change forever too? Cirrus Research discusses the benefits cloud technology offers to noise measurement. Look around your home or office. It’s impossible to escape technology’s impact on almost every aspect of your life, whether Read More…
Noise complaints increased by over 50% during first lockdown year
CIEH has published the results of its flagship noise survey, which saw a large increase in noise-related complaints. This year’s report found that noise complaints increased by 54% between 2019/20 and 2020/21, as people adjusted to life during the first Covid-19 lockdown.
Alan Dudley Wallis (1935 – 2022)
The pioneering work that Dudley and his team started set the global standard for acoustic technology that others could only follow, and has led to Cirrus Research being amongst the world leaders in the design and manufacture of acoustic measurement instruments for prevention and eradication of noise-induced hearing loss
Tinnitus Awareness Week 2022
Today marks the beginning of Tinnitus Week, and here at Cirrus Research we’re driven to develop innovative instruments that will ultimately help to save people’s hearing from being irreparably damaged.
The SoundSign: your go-to for safety signage
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations state that companies must clearly define any areas where there is a noise hazard, and clearly notify workers of any potential danger of high noise levels so that they can put on hearing protection.
But how can you define these areas and notify your workers?
UKAS Calibration of Sound Level Meters & Acoustic Calibrators
For over 45 years, Cirrus has been calibrating and servicing sound level meters, acoustic calibrators and noise measurement instruments. This long history enables us to offer a truly unique service to you, our customers, no matter what equipment or calibration requirements that you may have.
Happy Holidays from Cirrus Research
All of us here at Cirrus Research would like to thank all customers old and new for their continued support throughout 2021.
