Author: Jaymee-lee

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require, that when you are measuring noise exposures, that you use a sound level meter or noise dosimeter that meets certain standards. This is to ensure that the measurements are as accurate and...

Noise legislation, designed to protect hearing and prevent noise nuisance, is becoming tougher and more widespread. It’s a response to our increased understanding of the damage that noise can do to hearing, and the negative impact it can have on...

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...

A windshield is a very useful part of your noise measurement equipment and there are several reasons why you should use a windshield when you are making noise measurements. Reduce the effects of wind & air movement across the microphone...

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...