Occupational noise

Honeywell Smart Hearing Solution Combines Connected Headsets With Cloud Software To Protect Workers From Noise-Related Injuries

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Occupational safety and health, Sound, Health, Industrial hygiene, Noise pollution, Articles, Hearing loss, Noise-induced hearing loss, Public health, Occupational noise, Headset, NOiSE

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced a new smart hearing solution that combines cloud-based software and connected, protective headsets to monitor sound in real time and analyze patterns to help companies better protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced a new smart hearing solution that combines cloud-based software and connected, protective headsets to monitor sound in real time and analyze patterns to help companies better protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss.
  • The VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution comprises a protective headset that reduces background noises to safe levels within the headset, allowing workers to communicate more clearly and easily.
  • "With our VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution, we provide immediate feedback to inform workers and empower companies to proactively prevent exposure to unsafe noise levels, at every moment."
  • "The VeriShield Smart Hearing Solution can motivate workers to take part in preserving their hearing because they can 'see' the hidden hazard," said Robinson.

Seattle and Portland Restaurant Noise Levels Catch Up To NYC

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Sound, Articles, Noise pollution, Occupational safety and health, Audiology, Health, Industrial hygiene, NOiSE, Occupational noise, Decibel, Yelp, Hearing loss

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of a recent study of restaurant noise levels in Seattle and Portland show that the two Pacific Northwest cities are nearing the noise levels of New York City and San Francisco, which have two of the noisiest restaurant scenes nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of a recent study of restaurant noise levels in Seattle and Portland show that the two Pacific Northwest cities are nearing the noise levels of New York City and San Francisco, which have two of the noisiest restaurant scenes nationwide.
  • SoundPrint,a crowdsourcing app known as the "Yelp for noise," has a built-in decibel meter that allows users to measure sound levels and find quieter restaurants and bars worldwide.
  • Portland also registered an average of 77 dBA, with 65% being too loud for conversation and 27% above 80 dBA.
  • "Many people don't have a concept of healthy noise levels," said Gregory Scott, the founder of SoundPrint who has hearing loss.

Vacation Rentals And Noise - There's A Sensor For That

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Sound, Articles, Noise pollution, Vacation rental, NOiSE, Internet privacy, Image noise, Occupational noise

Buckingham Vacation Rentals, a full-service property management company, is known for luxury rentals with a focus on excellent guest services.

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  • Buckingham Vacation Rentals, a full-service property management company, is known for luxury rentals with a focus on excellent guest services.
  • To ensure the neighborhoods they share with full-time residents remain protected, they've adopted NoiseAware's noise detection and prevention technology.
  • NoiseAware provides homes with a smart home, privacy-safe, Indoor and Outdoor Noise Sensor that helps Buckingham proactively handle noise issues before they become a problem.
  • The onus should never be on a neighbor to call or complain about noise coming from one of our homes.

Sound better with Autem™, by FabriTRAK®

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Sound, Acoustics, Articles, Mechanics, Noise pollution, Audio effects, Reverberation, NOiSE, Occupational noise

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --FabriTRAK Systems Inc today launched Autem a unique sound control acoustic solution for ceilings.

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  • MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --FabriTRAK Systems Inc today launched Autem a unique sound control acoustic solution for ceilings.
  • Lou D'Angelo, FabriTRAK President & CEO stated: "We have worked hard to expand our 'green' product line by offering more LEED approved acoustic products."
  • Autem works by absorbing noise and mitigating sound reverberation ensuring sound quality is crisp and safe on hearing.
  • "This product is entering the market at the right time", said Marco Sarlui, Product Manager at FabriTRAK.

U.S. Marks Better Hearing and Speech Month

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Occupational safety and health, Sound, Audiology, Health, Hearing, Noise pollution, Hearing loss, Industrial hygiene, Noise-induced hearing loss, NOiSE, Occupational noise, Hearing protection device

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today marks the beginning of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) in the United States.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today marks the beginning of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) in the United States.
  • Measures to reduce noise exposure early on as well as regular hearing screenings are key to hearing health maintenance and protection from further damage with age.
  • This year, AG Bell is partnering with Starkey Hearing Technologies to launch a noise-induced hearing loss campaign that will raise awareness about continued hearing health and hearing protection from childhood through the adult years.
  • We are honored to be partnering with AG Bell to support hearing health globally," said Brandon Sawalich, president of Starkey Hearing Technologies.

Interface Study Reveals Impact of Noise on Workforce Productivity

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Sound, Noise pollution, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Industrial hygiene, Urban planning, Urbanization, Workplace, NOiSE, Occupational noise, Acoustics

ATLANTA, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global commercial flooring company Interface releases today the results of "What's That Sound?," a workplace study uncovering how sound and acoustics impact employees in business environments.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Global commercial flooring company Interface releases today the results of "What's That Sound?," a workplace study uncovering how sound and acoustics impact employees in business environments.
  • The survey, conducted in partnership with Radius Global Market Research, reveals noise negatively impacts a majority (69%) of global employees' concentration levels, productivity and creativity.
  • More than 2,000 adult workers in the U.S., U.K. and Australia participated in the study, intended to inform employers on the importance of acoustical solutions for the current and future workforce.
  • In addition to the negative impacts of noise on an employee's well-being, the study highlights the perceived negligence of employers in finding solutions for noise in the workplace.

Noise Barrier Market is to Grow Owing to Increasing Need for Effective Noise Proofing in Industrial, Commercial & Residential Buildings: Radiant Insights, Inc.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Sound, Noise pollution, Noise barrier, NOiSE, Pollution, Occupational noise, Concrete, Noise control

However, lack of awareness regarding noise pollution may restrain the overall market growth in the years to come.

Key Points: 
  • However, lack of awareness regarding noise pollution may restrain the overall market growth in the years to come.
  • Structure-mounted noise barrier, ground-mounted noise barrier, and other types could be explored in the noise barrier market in the forecast period.
  • Wood, steel, brick, aluminum sheet, concrete, and other materials could be explored in the noise barrier market in the forecast period.
  • The Noise Barrier market analysis is provided for the international market including development history, competitive landscape analysis, and major regions' development status.

Noise Barrier Market is to Grow Owing to Increasing Need for Effective Noise Proofing in Industrial, Commercial & Residential Buildings: Radiant Insights, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Sound, Noise pollution, Noise barrier, NOiSE, Pollution, Occupational noise, Concrete, Noise control

However, lack of awareness regarding noise pollution may restrain the overall market growth in the years to come.

Key Points: 
  • However, lack of awareness regarding noise pollution may restrain the overall market growth in the years to come.
  • Structure-mounted noise barrier, ground-mounted noise barrier, and other types could be explored in the noise barrier market in the forecast period.
  • Wood, steel, brick, aluminum sheet, concrete, and other materials could be explored in the noise barrier market in the forecast period.
  • The Noise Barrier market analysis is provided for the international market including development history, competitive landscape analysis, and major regions' development status.

Industrial Noise Control Market is Projected to Grow at 3.9% Volume CAGR Through 2028

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Friday, February 8, 2019
Noise pollution, Articles, Noise reduction, Hearing, Construction, Occupational safety and health, Environmental engineering, Industrial hygiene, Occupational noise, Noise control, Noise regulation, NOiSE

Key factors influencing the growth of industrial noise control market include,

Key Points: 
  • Key factors influencing the growth of industrial noise control market include,
    The industrial noise control industry is witnessing a shift toward biodegradable materials over traditional materials.
  • The industrial noise control market is also studied for flexible and rigid industrial noise control instruments by FMI.
  • Industrial Noise Control Utilization in Internal Application Prominent, Accounted for 7 in 10 Sales in 2018
    The FMI study estimates that demand for industrial noise control units for internal noise control application remained higher as compared to the application in external noise control.
  • According to the report, the industrial noise control market is projected to grow at 3.9% volume CAGR through 2028.

Industrial Noise Control Market is Projected to Grow at 3.9% Volume CAGR Through 2028

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 8, 2019
Noise pollution, Articles, Noise reduction, Hearing, Construction, Environmental engineering, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Occupational noise, Noise control, Noise regulation, NOiSE

Key factors influencing the growth of industrial noise control market include,

Key Points: 
  • Key factors influencing the growth of industrial noise control market include,
    The industrial noise control industry is witnessing a shift toward biodegradable materials over traditional materials.
  • The industrial noise control market is also studied for flexible and rigid industrial noise control instruments by FMI.
  • Industrial Noise Control Utilization in Internal Application Prominent, Accounted for 7 in 10 Sales in 2018
    The FMI study estimates that demand for industrial noise control units for internal noise control application remained higher as compared to the application in external noise control.
  • According to the report, the industrial noise control market is projected to grow at 3.9% volume CAGR through 2028.