Control of Noise at Work Regulations

Sound meter kits and training courses designed for the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and similar international noise at work legislation.

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into effect in April 2006 and are designed to protect workers against risk to their health arising from exposure to noise at work. A range of sound meters are available from us which can be used to measure sound levels and monitor a worker’s exposure to excessive noise levels in the workplace. We also run a free seminar which covers the requirements of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and a training course covering the aspects of sound level measurement, usage of meters and understanding the results.

Our sound level meter kits range from simple sound level meters for spot checks and basic monitoring to sound meter kits for long term noise monitoring and include dosemeters to measure sound exposure and noise activated systems to help warn about excessive noise.

Legislation in Australia and European countries closely follows the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, with similar noise action levels. Our sound meters are designed to be setup in accordance with measurement levels relating to noise at work legislation so dosemeters and sound meters measuring exposure levels can be assigned specific exchange and criterion levels while noise warning signs can have a specific set level for activation.

If you are unsure of which meter is right for you or want help in where to start with noise measurements then contact us today. We can advise on the right training and meters for your application or, if the job seems too daunting, we can provide a consultancy for your company.

Sound Level Indicators

Two basic kits can be used for noise level tests without the need for full compliance. These kits give an indication of noise levels and can be used for spot checks.

NK005 Budget Noise System contains the SONUS Noise Meter and calibrator in a case
GA824 Smart Sensor Sound Level Indicator

Basic Compliance for Small Companies

Noise meter kits which feature the Class 1 SONUS sound meters, ideal for checking noise levels in small to medium companies. SONUS dosemeter kits, designed for measuring personal noise exposure.

NK004 Dosemeter Kit with a choice of a single GA257L dosemeter or a kit of five with calibrator and dBdataPro PC analysis software
NK006 Legislation Starter Pack contains a Class 2 GA216I SONUS integrating sound level meter, SONUS GA257B dosemeter, calibrator and case
NK013 Assessment Starter System with a Class 2 GA216I SONUS integrating sound level meter with calibrator and case
NK021 Safety Sound Meter with a Class 1 GA116I SONUS integrating sound level meter which can also be used as a dosemeter (cable included) with calibrator and case
NK002 Risk Assessment System with a choice of Class 1 GA6224 or Class 2 GA6226 logging sound level meter with calibrator, analysis software and case.

Professional Safety Advisor Systems

Logging and advanced sound meter kits for large companies, professionals and consultants working in health and safety. Kits feature the GA131 and GA231 Pro-DX Vocis multifunction sound level meter with real-time octave band analysis and data output to thermal printer or dBdataPro noise analysis software. All kits come with calibrator and case to house all the instruments.

KV001 Safety Advisor’s Kit includes the GA131I Class 1 Vocis meter with single octaves and a GA257L logging dosemeter.
KV002 Safety Advisor’s Kit includes the GA231I Class 2 Vocis meter with single octaves and a GA257L logging dosemeter.
KV006 Octave Vocis System features the GA131M Class 1 Vocis meter with third octaves.

Dosemeter Kits

A valuable tool to measure personal noise exposure, the dosemeters come in two styles, logging dosemeters and non-logging dosemeters. Each kit is available to buy now with either a single dosemeter or kit of 5 dosemeters.

NK003 Dosemeter Kit with the GA257B SONUS dosemeter

NK004 Logging Dosemeter Kit with the GA257L SONUS dosemeter and dBdataPro analysis software

Warning Signs and Noise Activated Systems

The GA902 Noise Activated Warning System is a warning sign that only lights up when noise levels raise above a set level (ideal for the limits set in the Control of Noise at Work legislation) giving a clear indication that hearing protection must be worn. Alternatively for pubs, clubs and entertainment venues there is a Music Too Loud sign.

The GA907 dBAlert is a small personal noise switch which will give the wearer a clear indication when noise levels are high and hearing protection must be worn.