Many events include noisy activities. This exciting and dynamic sector attracts some of the noisiest activities you could think of. Whether you’re a musician, event organiser, sound engineer, or lighting designer, working in this industry can be both fulfilling and challenging.
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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.
How to Protect Your Hearing this Bonfire Night
It’s the 5th of November, which means only one thing! The brilliant bonfires and fantastic fireworks have been prepped and are ready to paint the skies with their cocktails of colours. Not sure how to protect your hearing this weekend? Read on for advice from our experts. Expand your Noise Knowledge!Signup to the NoiseNews blog for the latest article updates Read More…
Noise pollution and its effect on people
Noise pollution is an invisible danger that affects the health and wellbeing of all life. In the second blog of this series, we will be looking at noise pollution and how it affects people
What’s the worst sound in the world?
Everyone has that one sound that makes their toes curl and their skin crawl. There are a whole host of sounds out there that can only be described as unbearable.
World Hearing Day 2021 – Hearing Care for All
World Hearing Day is one awareness day that is close to the hearts of all of us here at Cirrus Research. For over 50 years we have pioneered and innovated technology that has made monitoring and measuring noise easier and more accessible. We’re dedicated to helping protect those at risk of being affected by overexposure to noise.
What are the noise and vibration regulations that tree surgeons need to adhere to?
Noise and vibration pose very significant risks to people at work, especially if they’re not adequately protected with quiet/smooth tools or the correct level of personal protective equipment.
But what are the risks associated with exposure to excessive noise and vibration levels? What impact can noise and vibration have on people’s health?
The health effects of noise and vibration: what are the risks faced by tree surgeons?
For more than 50 years, we’ve been in the business of helping organisations across the world meet their legal and moral obligations to minimise the health effects of noise vibration on their employees. Noise and vibration pose very significant risks to people at work, especially if they’re not adequately protected with quiet/smooth tools or the correct level of personal protective equipment.
Research reveals drop in noise pollution during Covid-19 lockdown
At the start of the global Covid-19 lockdown, we all marvelled at the photos showing deserted streets and farm animals wandering through once-busy town centres. Not only did the lockdown period provide unique visual spectacles for us to look back on in years to come, but it turns out that there was also an audible effect of Covid-19. Recent research, Read More…
Noise and its Link to Mental Health
Today marks World Mental Health Awareness Day, and it’s one of the most important awareness events of the year. In the last few years, mental health awareness has dramatically improved, meaning that people who for too long have suffered in silence, are now getting the help and treatment they need.