Having the right equipment to measure and monitor noise levels in your workplace is essential to protect both your employees’ hearing and your business’ reputation. We know that there are a lot of things to take into consideration when it comes to health and safety in the workplace, which is why we make our equipment easy and simple to use.
The Safety Officer’s Kit from Cirrus Research
The Safety Officer’s Kit includes everything you need to measure and monitor occupational noise easily and effectively. This kit contains a combination of noise measurement devices, including a sound level meter and noise dosimeters with required accessories, that can be configured to meet your exact needs.
So, what is included in the Safety Officer’s Kit, and how can it be customised?
A handheld sound level meter
Our Optimus+ range of sound level meters is packed with all the functionality needed to measure noise easily and effectively in the workplace.
With simultaneous measurement of all the noise parameters you need, you will never have to worry about missing data because you forgot to press a button. Octave band analysis, which is available on certain variants, will provide you with a more detailed overview of the noisescape in your workplace and will allow you to choose the best hearing protection for your staff.
Other key features include:
- The device meets international standards, so you can be confident in your data’s accuracy and reliability
- Lightweight and ergonomic design to make it easy for you to use for longer periods
- AuditStoreTM technology to safeguard your measurement data against tampering and manipulation
With the Safety Officer’s Kit you can choose any variant of the Optimus+ Red sound level meter. If you are measuring occupational noise to meet the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, then we recommend choosing Optimus+ Red data logging octave band sound level meter.
Personal sound exposure meters
At Cirrus Research, we revolutionised the noise dosimeter in the 1990s with the introduction of the doseBadge. More than 25 years later, the Original doseBadge is still one of the most versatile noise dosimeters available on the market.
Key features include:
- Simultaneous measurement of all parameters so you never have to worry about missing data because you forgot to press a button
- Small lightweight design so it can be worn comfortably for the duration of an employee’s shift
- Strong and robust case to withstand some of the harshest environments
- Multiple integrator settings, so they can be used anywhere in the world
- No displays or dials so your data is tamperproof
You can choose between either the standard version of the doseBadge, the advanced doseBadge5, or the intrinsically safe doseBadge, which carries ATEX, EEx, IECEx, and FM certifications. The intrinsically safe doseBadge can be used in hazardous zones that require safe measurement equipment.
The advanced version of the doseBadge is equipped with octave band filters and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing the device to provide accurate and detailed information remotely to any compatible smartphone, perfect for measuring noise while practising social distancing.
Protecting your people and your business
Noise poses a significant risk to people’s health and wellbeing. It can affect any workplace in any industry and often has devastating consequences such as hearing loss, tinnitus and conditions such as cardiovascular disease. There are also links between exposure to excessive noise exposure and mental health.
According to the Health & Safety Executive, in 2019 it was reported that 17,000 people suffered from work-related hearing problems.
As with all aspects of occupational health and safety, there are rules and regulations that govern noise in the workplace that are there to protect not only your people, but your business too.
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) stipulate exactly what employers must do to reduce the risks posed by excessive noise exposure. These regulations, which are overseen and enforced by the Health and Safety Executive, are a legal requirement and are enforceable on any business, regardless of the sector.
Noise in the workplace can be controlled, and at Cirrus Research we are on hand to help you.
To find out more about controlling the noise in your workplace and protecting your people, visit the Cirrus Research website.
Start building your ideal Safety Officer’s Kit, and speak to a member of our knowledgeable team today.
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