Author: Jaymee-lee

A chance introduction to Cirrus Research at a US Health & Safety Conference proved to be very fortunate timing for Greg Dobson. Greg is the Environmental and Safety Manager for the Patterson Pump Company, one of the world’s leading suppliers...

When event manager and noise consultant Chris Selkirk goes onto a festival site for the first time, in his own words, he is looking for a “win-win-win” scenario on noise measurement and compliance.

Recently at the Ravenstonedale Festival in the heart of Cumbria, a rather unusual method of noise control was implemented when it seemed the local acoustics were conspiring against the organisers.

From manufacturing and engineering, to the entertainment industry and schools, noisy environments need to be monitored both for the welfare of employees and the wider community. Following the introduction of The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, businesses need...

Airborne Engineering Limited (AEL) specialises in measurement, testing and research; particularly of advanced rocket propulsion systems. One of AEL’s principle services is carrying out static tests of rocket engines for other aerospace companies. AEL is based at Westcott Venture Park,...

As the world’s largest independently owned Forgemaster, Sheffield Forgemasters International (SFIL) is renowned globally for its steel production and engineering. A health & safety led philosophy is at the forefront of everything they do.

The largest greenfield festival in the world posed a challenge where innovative tactics were employed to ensure that noise measurements were accurate and valid. Richard Willson, a Noise at Work Consultant for TESS, The Event Safety Shop, is renowned in...

Noise nuisance is a growing issue that is constantly hitting the headlines. Whether it’s noisy neighbours, barking dogs or factory noise, the need to measure nuisance noise is rapidly increasing. Local authorities, housing associations and environmental health officers often have...

Noise changes lives and can have a lasting effect on residents’ health and wellbeing, including increased stress, cardiovascular problems, stroke, and sleep disruption. Local authorities, housing associations and environmental health officers have a responsibility to handle noise nuisance complaints made...

With a population of around 17 million and roughly one-third of that living in the Capital Santiago, traffic noise mapping wouldn’t seem top of the urban research agenda. Not so, last year a report stated that new car sales were...