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AuditStore - Data verification on the optimus sound level meters

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May 142012

What is AuditStore™?

AuditStore is a new technology that helps you to ensure that your noise measurement data is valid and trustworthy. AuditStore allows the user to verify measurements that have been downloaded to the NoiseTools software against a secure data store within the instrument.

This allows the user to present data with confidence and to have the facility to verify that the measurement data has not been modified or adjusted.

The AuditStore technology is available, as standard, on all optimus sound level meters with firmware version 2.4 or later (March 2012). Downloading the AuditStore data requires NoiseTools version 1.4 or later.

How is AuditStore useful?

When you make a noise measurement with your optimus, the information about the noise levels are stored in your sound level meter.

When you download this information your PC using the NoiseTools software, the data is stored in a database. This information can be used to print out a report which may be used to show compliance with standards or regulations. When you present the data as a printout or a PDF for example, how can you guarantee that the information shown is the same as that which was originally measured by the sound level meter?

With the software that is available on PC’s, it is possible to manpiulate data or create what appears to be a noise measurement report with data that has been changed.

The AuditStore function allows you to verify your measurements and to state that the information being presented is true and has not been adjusted in any way.

Cirrus appoints EMS as its new distributor for Ireland

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May 112012

Cirrus is delighted to announce the appointment of EMS Environmental Monitoring Systems Ltd as its official distributor for Ireland.

Export Sales Manager Jonathan Phillips commented “We are pleased to welcome EMS to the Cirrus distributor family and in particular we would like to welcome EMS Director Chris Searles. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in instrumentation and worked with Cirrus for many years at Mason Technology.”

EMS will provide sales and support for Cirrus noise measurement instruments in Ireland which compliments their range of Air Quality, Gas, VOC, Vibration and Emissions monitoring equipment.

Along with Cirrus, EMS represents Environics, Gfg Europe, NEO, Sensidyne Gillian, Sick Optic, Signal Instruments and Thermo Fisher Environmental.

Contact details for EMS can be found on their website at www.emsys.ie and Chris can be contact on (353) 1 885 3954.

Occupational noise exposure in music venues in the UK

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Apr 302012

Here’s an interesting article that has just been published in the Noise and Health Journal discussing the exposure of employees in music venues in the UK. For the study, the authors used the doseBadge Noise Dosimeter! Thanks to @NoiseHelp for the original Tweet.

Here’s the abstract:

Noise in most working environments is an unwanted by-product of the process. In most countries, noise exposure for workers has been controlled by legislation for many years.

In the music industry the “noise” is actually the “desired” product, and for a long time the UK entertainment industry was exempt from these regulations. From April 2008, however, it became regulated under the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, meaning that employers from orchestras to nightclubs are legally required to adhere to the same requirements (based on ISO 9612:2009) for controlling noise exposure for their staff that have been applied to other industries for many years.

A key question is to what degree, 2 years after implementation, these employers are complying with their legal responsibilities to protect the staff from noise? This study assessed four public music venues where live and/or recorded music is regularly played. Thirty staff members in different roles in the venues were monitored using noise dosimetry to determine noise exposure. Continue reading »

Enter the 'sound tardis' at Safety & Health Expo

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Apr 112012

Visit Cirrus Research on Stand F20 at Safety & Health Expo (@SHExpo) and enter the ‘sound tardis’ to test the latest innovations and products for measuring occupational and environmental noise, as well as attend a range of technical and educational demonstrations.

The Cirrus Research ‘sound tardis’ has been created to offer visitors a realistic environment in which to try out its range of products. The directional loudspeaker inside the ‘tardis’ is activated when a person enters, omitting a number of different sounds to replicate a range of environments such as a construction site, an airport and a racetrack.

Visitors will be encouraged to enter the ‘sound tardis’ with a piece of noise monitoring equipment to test the performance of the products.

Cirrus Research will also be holding a number of educational demonstrations throughout the three days of the show, covering topics such as ‘how to use Cirrus products to carry out noise assessments quickly and efficiently’. Registrations for the demonstrations will open in early April.

Visitors can sign up for demonstrations of Cirrus’ noise measurement instruments as well as for the ‘sound tardis’ at www.cirrus-sound-tardis.com from the 31st March 2012.
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Noise measurement in the fast lane!

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Mar 222012

Due to the nature of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) work, noise is an inevitable by-product of its daily activities.

Consequently to ensure the welfare of both its staff and the community in which it operates, VOSA undertakes regular noise assessments to ensure that the relevant regulations are being adhered to, thereby protecting both the environment in which it operates as well as all staff involved in the operations.

VOSA provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services, with the aim of improving the roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers with road traffic legislation, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners.

The service carried out by VOSA forms a pivotal part in ensuring safety on the roads.

Martin Gray, Health and Safety Manager at VOSA, explains: “VOSA has over 100 test stations and approximately 60 road check sites across the length and breadth of the UK. When tests are undertaken on vehicles, noise is emitted, for example vehicles are run to allow air pressure to build for brake tests, the challenge we have is to ensure that the noise emitted is minimised and our staff are protected against excessive noise.” Continue reading »

New dates for our Product Training Workshops

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Mar 162012

Due to high demand, we’ve added a new set of dates for our Cirrus Product Training Workshops.

The latest dates are:

Thursday 29th March 2012, Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire
Wednesday 4th April 2012, Oulton Park Circuit, Cheshire
Wednesday 11th April 2012, Brands Hatch Circuit, Kent
Wednesday 20th June 2012, Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast
Tuesday 10th July 2012, Brands Hatch Circuit, Kent
Thursday 5th July 2012, Oulton Park Circuit, Cheshire
Thursday 19th July 2012, Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire

These workshops are the ideal place for you to get to know your Cirrus noise equipment better, to meet other users and share ideas and to find out what’s new from Cirrus.

To book a place on one of these workshops, click here and choose the venue and date that suits you.

New noise measurement case studies

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Mar 162012

We’ve added some new case studies to our website.

These cover the use of some of our most popular products including the optimus red, optimus green and the dosebadge noise dosimeter.

You can view these at www.cirrusresearch.co.uk/noise-measurement-case-studies

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Why don't Noise Dosemeters have a Class or Type designation?

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Aug 262011

All of the noise measurement instruments that you use should comply with one or more standards which specify the accuracy that the unit should have.

There are many different standards for noise measurement instruments such as sound level meters, noise dosemeters and acoustic calibrators and these will each have their own specific requirements, tolerances and performance criteria. Continue reading »

What Class or Type of Sound Level Meter is needed for Noise at Work (UK)?

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Aug 012011

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 repeatable as possible. This helps to reduce the uncertainties and potential sources of errors as much as possible. Continue reading »

What to look for when choosing noise measurement equipment for Noise at Work

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Jul 222011

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 quality of life in the wider community. It has resulted in a growing need to measure noise and rising demand for noise measurement equipment.

However in order to gather accurate and meaningful information about noise levels in your workplace, or the impact you might be having on your neighbours, it is essential that you invest in the right measurement equipment for the task in hand.

This article aims to provide advice on how to choose the best noise measurement tools for your application, and outlines one or two issues for consideration after the equipment has been purchased.

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