Most noise reports are not worth the paper they are written on (to paraphrase an HSE survey) and industry currently wastes a fortune on assessments that are often little more than placebo check-box “write only report” exercises.
The solution is to use the benchmark Digital Noise Assessment (DNA) template documentation to eliminate much of the time consuming and tedious process of report writing. Read more
Public liability is one of those phrases which literally sums it up for your company: you have a responsibility to protect the public from your construction site and will be liable in the event that a member of the public (or indeed those working with you and for you) are put at risk or affected by issues relating to your work, including your site. Building contractors can be prosecuted and find themselves liable for substantial fines, Read more
Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research are determined to make some noise at this year’s Health & Safety Event at the Birmingham NEC, March 24-26, with its leading Optimus® and doseBadge® ranges.
Any delegates visiting Cirrus Research at Stand F18 will be able to speak to our team of experienced sales and acoustic experts who will be offering a proven three-step remedy for noise monitoring solutions.
The team will be advising on products and support services, all developed to help the customer get the most from their noise measurement equipment. Cirrus is also excited to be showcasing its Read more
Skyguard have been recognised for their continued outstanding contribution to Lone Worker protection at the recent IFSEC Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2014, beating some tough competition in the ‘Best Deployment of Lone Worker Technology’ category. Presented at the prestigious Hilton Hotel on Park Lane in London attended by over 1,000 Security industry experts, Director Will Murray received the award on behalf of the company. Read more
The majority of lift trucks used in warehouses and factories are battery powered. This means that battery handling – including charging and changing – can be one of the most important day-to-day tasks. Battery and lift truck suppliers have made great strides in recent years to ensure these routine procedures are carried out quickly, efficiently and above all safely. Sooner or later a lift truck battery must be recharged. Charging in-situ can take too long in intensive applications and the only way Read more
Noise monitoring experts Cirrus Research have launched a free e-book explaining the five biggest Noise at Work mistakes made by employers.
It’s also a step-by-step guide to completing a Noise At Work Risk Assessment, taking you through the necessary regulations, pitfalls and potential noise monitoring instruments to get the job done.
Cirrus aims to take the pain out of the process with Read more
New Android application offers remote operation of SVAN 977 and SVAN 979 sound level meters for environmental and occupational noise & vibration monitoring
Svantek (tel: 01296 682040; www.svantek.co.uk) – world leading manufacturer of occupational health and environmental noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation – has announced the launch of SvanMobile. This exciting new Android ‘app’ has been designed for use with the company’s high performance SVAN 977B and SVAN 979 sound level meters.
Using the built in Bluetooth functionality of the Android smartphone or tablet, Svantek’s SvanMobile allows remote operation of the company’s high performance SVAN 977B and SVAN 979 sound level meters when making general acoustic measurements or monitoring environmental and occupational noise and vibration. Users Read more
Capture and assess your workers’ noise exposure ‘on the go’ Designed to perform in tough environments with no cables, controls or displays to damage. The dosemeter is self contained system housed in lightweight super resistant cone-shaped metal case and uniquely designed for noise measurement where a sound level meter is not practicable. Read more
The organisers of WWEM 2014, the Water Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring event (Telford, 5/6th November 2014), have announced that this year’s show will again feature a Gas Detection Zone following the popularity of this section at previous WWEM events.
The Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) is helping to organise the gas detection zone which will focus on new technology and products to detect hazards such as exposure to low oxygen levels in confined spaces and to toxic and flammable gases in the workplace. Read more
When the BBC needed a noise expert to appear on their flagship The One Show, it didn’t take long for them to call on Cirrus Research.
The current affairs programme that goes out every week day evening at 7pm, was covering a story about movie etiquette, following on from a national survey that look at annoying habits when people are Read more
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