Our Free Pocket Guide to the Noise at Work Regulations is back by popular demand! Launched at the Safety & Health Expo 2011 in June (where we got through over 1000!), this handy little guide has a quick reference to the exposure action levels along with a chart that shows some typical noise levels. The Free Pocket Guide to the Read More…
Archive | Noise Measurement
What a load of noise! – Cirrus Research’s new noise nuisance recorder to help combat noisy neighbours
Recent research by Which? Legal Services* highlights that at least five million households are struggling to cope with noisy neighbours whose anti-social behaviour can range from violent arguments to loud music. With more than ten million households having experienced a neighbour problem in the last year, the equivalent to more than three in ten of all households, noisy neighbours are Read More…
EU announces plan to make cars and lorries quieter
The European Commission has announced plans to tighten noise limits for cars, lorries and buses with a proposal expected within weeks and by September at the latest. Environmental and health organisations have welcomed the Commissionâs announcement but called for standards that go much further towards World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations for avoiding dangerous impacts on health from traffic noise pollution. Read More…
Noise Facts for Noise Action Week
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
Noise measurement in the refuse and recycling sector – the shattering reality!
The ability for a local authority to provide an efficient and effective refuse and recycling service is pivotal for both residents and the upkeep of the surrounding environment. However with the increased noise levels that new recycling initiatives generate it is imperative that the welfare of operatives working in this sector is looked after rigorously. David Wilford of No Going Read More…
Just how loud is a vuvuzela? Part 1
Every since the Vuvuzela made itself heard at the World Cup in South Africa, there has been a wealth of information about how they could be damaging to hearing and how they compare to noises from aircraft taking off and so on. To see just how loud a Vuvuzela can be, we made some measurements with a small 35cm horn. Read More…
Meeting the challenges of employee noise exposure in the oil and gas industry
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 Read More…
