Noise measurement

Hearing Protection Devices and Solutions

September 27, 2019

Millions of workers are exposed to hearing hazards every year, and even though OSHA regulations and NIOSH recommendations in the U.S. specify hearing protection, occupational hearing loss is still the number one reported worker illness in manufacturing*.

Measuring noise impacts has come a long way since the ’60s

Not your father’s dosimeters

Bob Selwyn

February 16, 2018

The following is a brief history and usage of personal noise dosimeters.

Network of sensors will monitor New York City noise pollution

A New York City institution is looking to tackle the city’s massive noise problem head-on

November 23, 2016

Sounds of New York City, otherwise known as SONYC, is a new multi-year project involving a team of scientists from New York University (NYU) and collaborators at Ohio State University. It is a “first-of-its-kind comprehensive research initiative to understand and address noise pollution in New York and beyond,” and the National Science Foundation recently awarded the project a $4.6 million grant.

NIOSH Science Blog

Turn it down: Reducing the risk of hearing disorders among musicians

July 31, 2015

Have you ever gone to a concert or performance and found your ears ringing on the way home? Imagine if that was your job and your ears were exposed regularly to such loud sound levels?

Casella Apex2™ sampling pump with bluetooth connectivity is game changer for occupational hygiene professionals

July 7, 2015

Casella today introduced the next generation of its acclaimed Apex® personal sampling pump: the all-new Apex2 featuring Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity and supporting Airwave™ app. The first of its kind, the Apex2 empowers occupational hygiene professionals to remotely monitor multiple employees on an Android® mobile device from up to 75 feet away -- without interrupting the wearer or disrupting overall productivity.

Cirrus Research has plenty to shout about at NEC Health & Safety Event 2015

January 19, 2015

Noise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research are determined to make some noise at this year's Health & Safety Event at the Birmingham NEC, March 24-26, with its leading Optimus® and doseBadge® ranges.

Cirrus Research offers "try before you buy" option to key markets

October 16, 2014

Noise measurement experts Cirrus Research has re-launched its NoiseHire.com website as demand for its "try before you buy" option has soared in recent months.

Top products of the week

April 13, 2014

Eye protection good for looking at detailed things at close range, hand protection especially for the mining industry and enhance noise measurement software are among this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com.

So How Accurate Are These Smartphone Sound Measurement Apps?

A NIOSH Science Blog post

April 11, 2014

The purpose of this NIOSH Science Blog is to explain what is currently known about an important aspect of respirator filtration. For decades, respirator researchers have been asked whether filters need to be tested with aerosols similar to those encountered in the environment

Cirrus Research right on the button with its AuditStore™ technology

April 7, 2014

Cirrus Research is consolidating its reputation as the UK’s leading noise measurement experts with the continued development of its AuditStore™ software.