Sound Masking system, Dosemeters and Safety Kits

Sound masking, noise dosemeters, and safety kits all play critical roles in managing noise and vibration in the workplace, helping to ensure compliance with health and safety standards while improving working conditions. Whether you need a temporary solution like sound masking or robust noise measurement tools like the NoisePen or Noise Measurement Safety Kit, DECIBEL offers a range of reliable, high-quality products designed for various industries and applications.

How Does Sound Masking Work

Sound masking is a technique used to reduce the perception of unwanted noise by introducing a consistent, low-level background sound. Unlike soundproofing, which aims to block noise from entering or leaving a space, sound masking focuses on blending distracting sounds into the background. While this approach can improve acoustic comfort, it is only a temporary solution and does not offer the complete isolation provided by true soundproofing systems.

Sound masking is most effective in open-plan offices, call centres, and other environments where privacy is important. It helps reduce distractions, making speech less intelligible at a distance. For this purpose, DECIBEL offers specialised Sound Masking Systems that are easy to install and highly effective for improving acoustic privacy.

However, it’s essential to understand that sound masking does not eliminate noise but rather makes it less noticeable. It is often used in combination with other acoustic treatments like panels, partitions, or soundproofing materials for optimal results.

Personal Noise Monitoring with Dosemeters

Noise exposure in the workplace can have serious health implications, and monitoring it effectively is essential for protecting workers. DECIBEL provides reliable tools like the NoisePen - Personal Sound Exposure Dosemeter and the NoiseBadge - Personal Noise Dosemeter System to ensure accurate, real-time measurements of individual noise exposure.

These devices are ideal for monitoring personal noise exposure across an entire shift. The NoisePen is a compact, wearable device that tracks noise exposure data throughout the day, while the NoiseBadge offers a similarly effective solution in a lightweight, badge-like format. Both tools are perfect for industries where employees are regularly exposed to high noise levels, such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics.

Safety in Hazardous Environments with Intrinsically Safe Dosemeters

In hazardous environments like oil rigs, chemical plants, or mines, where explosive atmospheres can be a concern, DECIBEL’s Intrinsically Safe Noise Dosemeter System offers a solution. Built with safety as a priority, this dosimeter is designed to meet stringent safety standards, ensuring noise exposure is accurately monitored without risking the safety of workers.

This specialised dosimeter is crucial for industries that face not only high levels of noise but also additional environmental risks, ensuring compliance with both safety and noise exposure regulations.

Hand-Arm Vibration Monitoring with the HAV Meter

In addition to noise, vibration exposure from tools and machinery in industrial facilities can pose significant health risks, such as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). DECIBEL’s HAV Meter - vB Hand Arm Vibration Meter is designed to monitor and measure the vibration exposure experienced by workers who use power tools and other vibrating equipment.

This meter is essential for ensuring that workers do not exceed the recommended daily vibration exposure limits, helping to prevent long-term injuries like nerve damage or circulatory problems.

Comprehensive Safety Kits for Noise and Vibration

For workplaces that require both noise and vibration monitoring, the Noise Measurement Safety Kit and Noise and Vibration at Work Safety Kit offer comprehensive solutions. These kits provide all the necessary tools for monitoring noise levels, and vibration exposure and ensuring workplace safety compliance. They are ideal for industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation, where both noise and vibration can be significant hazards.

Visual Noise Monitoring with SoundEar

In environments where real-time noise monitoring is necessary, the SoundEar - Noise Indicator provides an easy-to-read, visual representation of noise levels. This device is particularly useful in settings like hospitals, schools, and offices, where maintaining a certain level of quiet is essential.

The SoundEar gives instant feedback, allowing people to adjust their behaviour or take immediate corrective action to reduce noise, improving the overall acoustic environment.

Cloud Monitoring with Webnoise

For long-term, large-scale noise monitoring, DECIBEL’s Cloud Monitoring Webnoise system is a highly efficient solution. This cloud-based platform allows for continuous, real-time noise monitoring across multiple locations, with data accessible from anywhere via the web. It’s an invaluable tool for businesses that need to monitor environmental noise levels in real-time, offering detailed insights that can help in maintaining compliance with regulations or managing noise in industrial or urban areas.

The Webnoise system can be paired with sound level meters like the Nova series, providing an integrated approach to noise monitoring. It is ideal for construction sites, environmental monitoring, or any situation where long-term data collection is required.