When making measurements to estimate the noise exposure of a person at work, you need to ascertain the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level (LAeq) that represents the noise the person is exposed to during the working day. You also need to ascertain the maximum C-weighted peak sound pressure level or levels to which the person is exposed. The action Read More…
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The Free Pocket Guide to the Noise at Work Regulations
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…
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…
