How to Choose the Right Sound Level Meter for Your Application
Selecting the right sound level meter (SLM) can feel overwhelming, especially with new technology, changing regulations, and the increasing demand for accurate, traceable noise measurements. Whether you’re assessing workplace exposure, monitoring environmental noise, or ensuring product compliance, the right instrument...
Introducing the New NoiseTools: Faster, Smarter and More Powerful Than Ever
We’re excited to announce the latest and most advanced version of NoiseTools, designed to give safety professionals and noise specialists an easier, faster and more intuitive way to manage, analyse and report noise data.
The Loudest Jobs in the World: Who Faces the Highest Noise Exposure?
Noise is a part of everyday life, but in some professions, sound levels reach extremes that can pose serious risks to hearing and long-term health. From roaring engines to heavy machinery, millions of workers across the globe face noise levels...
Instruments for German Occupational Safety Professionals
Occupational safety professionals carry a central responsibility: they identify risks, assess hazards, and ensure that employees can work safely. One of the most common and critical workplace hazards is noise.
Supporting Our Community: Cirrus Research Donates over 200 Thermometers to Local Families and Charities
At Cirrus Research, we believe that supporting our community is just as important as providing high-quality noise and vibration monitoring equipment. Recently, we were delighted to donate more than 200 digital thermometers to organisations and families who could put them...
What Your Machines Are Trying to Tell You
Every machine, from a sound level meter to a production line compressor, has a story to tell. They hum, vibrate, click, beep, and flash but beneath these signs lies critical information about performance, efficiency, and safety.
Workplace Noise Regulations in France: Everything You Need to Know
French workplace noise regulations set strict limits and obligations to protect workers’ health. Everything you need to know about legal thresholds and practical noise prevention measures is in this article.
The Science of Silence: What Happens to Your Brain in a Quiet Room
In our modern world, noise is everywhere - traffic, notifications, conversations, machinery, and constant digital chatter. But what happens when all of that stops?
Animals That Hear What We Can’t
When we think about hearing, it’s easy to assume that humans are the reference point. But our hearing is just one small slice of the sound spectrum. From ultrasonic squeaks to infrasonic rumbles, many animals experience a world of sound...
Consequences of Violating Vibration Regulations in Germany
A Minor Workplace Accident, a Misjudged Noise Level, or Overlooked Vibration Exposure can quickly result in lasting health damage as well as legal and financial consequences for companies.