Plant Works & Engineering March 2022

Focus on Noise Monitoring Handling & Safety Matters Reduce the need for unnecessary travel between multiple workplaces as multiple noise monitors can be connected to the same cloud network Eliminate the need for users to be on site to conduct ad-hoc investigations as cloud-connected noise monitors contiuously measure noise levels and send data to the cloud, which can be viewed at any time, in any location and on any device Is it time to switch? There’s no denying that noise measurement technology is moving at pace to a future where fixed-place cloud-connected instruments become the norm. It might not be quite time time to throw out your handheld sound level meters and noise dosimeters just yet, but you can complement your existing noise management programme with cloud-connected noise monitors. They will help you allocate resources more effectively and efficiently and start enjoying the benefits that cloud technology offers to noise management. Case study A large entertainment venue in the south of England fell victim to a high-profile lawsuit after a performer suffered instantaneous hearing loss during a rehearsal for a show. A court found that the venue was in breach of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations as they had not carried out a risk assessment or made suitable provisions to prevent hearing damage in the workplace. The case clarified some of the once-grey areas surrounding musicians and performers by asserting that their employers are still bound by the same legislation, just as with any other employee. To prevent any such incidents from happening again and to protect their performers and its business, the venue wanted a solution that provided constant live data readings that could be accessed from their head office a few miles away from the venue itself. Additionally, the venue wanted to review historical data to spot any trends or patterns and have multiple monitors connected to one network. Any differences in noise levels depending on location within the venue could then be identified easily. The noise monitors themselves had to be discreet and blend into the auditorium. Cirrus Research developed the Quantum Indoor as a solution to these challenges, which has since evolved into an environmental monitoring variant, the Quantum Outdoor. The venue has deployed several Quantum Indoor units around the stage and other areas and is being used by the health and safety team to monitor noise levels in key locations, and the differences between performances and shows. Cloud-connected noise monitors, such as Quantum from Cirrus Research, provide detailed live noise data as well as historical information that can be analysed for more intellident decision making The Pulsar Nova Range Sound Me ters THE PULSAR NOVA SOUND LEVEL METER BUY ONLINE FROM ONLY £848.00 NO NONSENSE NOISE MEASUREMENT ASK THE EXPERTS • Simultaneously measure all key noise parameters at once. • 30 hour battery life to give you peace of mind during measurements. • Compliant to IEC 61672-1:2013 and the needs of Noise at Work Regulations. • 12 months calibration certificate • Upgrade to add Octave Bands at any moment. No need to buy a new meter. • Extended 7-year warranty FREE next day delivery on online orders. Call: +44 (0) 1723 339 715 Visit: www.pulsarinstruments.com Email: Sales@pulsarinstruments.com March 2022 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 43