{"id":492,"date":"2025-01-08T14:27:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pulsar.test\/?post_type=solutions&#038;p=492"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:38:07","slug":"bruit-de-la-construction","status":"publish","type":"solutions","link":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/solutions\/construction-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruit de la construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-5\">Construction Noise Products from Pulsar Instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n<div data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/handpicked-products\" data-columns=\"4\" data-products=\"[1698,2443,1164]\" class=\"wc-block-grid wp-block-handpicked-products wp-block-woocommerce-handpicked-products wc-block-handpicked-products has-4-columns has-multiple-rows mb-5\"><ul class=\"wc-block-grid__products\"><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\"><span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:1698,&quot;item_id&quot;:1698,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Nova Environmental Sound Level Meter&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:1698,&quot;price&quot;:2600,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Sound Level Meters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1698,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/pulsarinstruments.com\\\/fr\\\/products\\\/nova-environmental-sound-level-meter\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;Liste g\\u00e9n\\u00e9rale des produits&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:0,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_list_id&quot;:&quot;general-product-list&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/nova-environmental-sound-level-meter\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><div class='container-image-and-badge  '><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Front view of the Nova Sound Level Meter displaying 1:1 octave band analysis on screen\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-419x419.webp 419w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-628x628.webp 628w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652.webp 600w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652-300x300.webp 100w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d7901208b1da642775652.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n<div class='yith-wcbm-badge yith-wcbm-badge-20210 yith-wcbm-badge-text yith-wcbm-badge--on-product-1698 yith-wcbm-badge-text' data-position='{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}' data-transform=\"\">\n\t<div class='yith-wcbm-badge__wrap'>\n\t\t<div class=\"yith-wcbm-badge-text\"><p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">10-year<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Warranty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--yith-wcbm-badge-->\n<\/div><!--container-image-and-badge--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Nova Environmental Sound Level Meter<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>2,600.00<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>3,750.00<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Plage de prix\u00a0: &pound;2,600.00 \u00e0 &pound;3,750.00<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(Ex. VAT\/GST)<\/small><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-rating\"><div class=\"star-rating\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Note 5.00 sur 5\"><span style=\"width:100%\">Not\u00e9 <strong class=\"rating\">5.00<\/strong> sur 5 bas\u00e9 sur <span class=\"rating\">4<\/span> notations client<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/nova-environmental-sound-level-meter\/\" aria-label=\"S\u00e9lectionner les options pour &ldquo;Nova Environmental Sound Level Meter&rdquo;\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1698\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"2600\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">Add to Basket \/ Quote<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\"><span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:2443,&quot;item_id&quot;:2443,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Outdoor Environmental Noise Monitoring Kit&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:2443,&quot;price&quot;:2000,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Noise Measurement Kits&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:2443,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/pulsarinstruments.com\\\/fr\\\/products\\\/outdoor-environmental-noise-monitoring-kit\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;Liste g\\u00e9n\\u00e9rale des produits&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:0,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_list_id&quot;:&quot;general-product-list&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/outdoor-environmental-noise-monitoring-kit\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><div class='container-image-and-badge  '><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"The Outdoor Environmental Noise Monitoring Kit with sound level meter and microphone mounted on tripod\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-419x419.webp 419w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-628x628.webp 628w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250.webp 600w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250-300x300.webp 100w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5d776e7c11f02716220250.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n<div class='yith-wcbm-badge yith-wcbm-badge-20210 yith-wcbm-badge-text yith-wcbm-badge--on-product-2443 yith-wcbm-badge-text' data-position='{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}' data-transform=\"\">\n\t<div class='yith-wcbm-badge__wrap'>\n\t\t<div class=\"yith-wcbm-badge-text\"><p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">10-year<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Warranty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--yith-wcbm-badge-->\n<\/div><!--container-image-and-badge--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">Outdoor Environmental Noise Monitoring Kit<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>2,000.00<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>5,680.00<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Plage de prix\u00a0: &pound;2,000.00 \u00e0 &pound;5,680.00<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(Ex. VAT\/GST)<\/small><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/outdoor-environmental-noise-monitoring-kit\/\" aria-label=\"S\u00e9lectionner les options pour &ldquo;Outdoor Environmental Noise Monitoring Kit&rdquo;\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"2443\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"2000\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">Add to Basket \/ Quote<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"wc-block-grid__product\"><span class=\"gtm4wp_productdata\" style=\"display:none; visibility:hidden;\" data-gtm4wp_product_data=\"{&quot;internal_id&quot;:1164,&quot;item_id&quot;:1164,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;NoiseBadge Noise Dosimeter&quot;,&quot;sku&quot;:1164,&quot;price&quot;:510,&quot;stocklevel&quot;:null,&quot;stockstatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;,&quot;google_business_vertical&quot;:&quot;retail&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Noise Dosimeters&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1164,&quot;productlink&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/pulsarinstruments.com\\\/fr\\\/products\\\/noisebadge-noise-dosimeter\\\/&quot;,&quot;item_list_name&quot;:&quot;Liste g\\u00e9n\\u00e9rale des produits&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:0,&quot;product_type&quot;:&quot;variable&quot;,&quot;item_list_id&quot;:&quot;general-product-list&quot;,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/noisebadge-noise-dosimeter\/\" class=\"wc-block-grid__product-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-image\"><div class='container-image-and-badge  '><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"The NoiseBadge Noise Dosimeter for noise exposure measurement\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-419x419.webp 419w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-628x628.webp 628w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156.webp 600w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156-300x300.webp 100w, https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5f3a71f3133c7808817156.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>\n<div class='yith-wcbm-badge yith-wcbm-badge-20210 yith-wcbm-badge-text yith-wcbm-badge--on-product-1164 yith-wcbm-badge-text' data-position='{&quot;top&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}' data-transform=\"\">\n\t<div class='yith-wcbm-badge__wrap'>\n\t\t<div class=\"yith-wcbm-badge-text\"><p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">10-year<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"line-height: 16px\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: &#039;trebuchet ms&#039;, geneva\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Warranty<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--yith-wcbm-badge-->\n<\/div><!--container-image-and-badge--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-title\">NoiseBadge Noise Dosimeter<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-price price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>510.00<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&pound;<\/span>5,660.00<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Plage de prix\u00a0: &pound;510.00 \u00e0 &pound;5,660.00<\/span> <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(Ex. VAT\/GST)<\/small><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wc-block-grid__product-rating\"><div class=\"star-rating\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Note 5.00 sur 5\"><span style=\"width:100%\">Not\u00e9 <strong class=\"rating\">5.00<\/strong> sur 5 bas\u00e9 sur <span class=\"rating\">3<\/span> notations client<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button wc-block-grid__product-add-to-cart\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/products\/noisebadge-noise-dosimeter\/\" aria-label=\"S\u00e9lectionner les options pour &ldquo;NoiseBadge Noise Dosimeter&rdquo;\" data-quantity=\"1\" data-product_id=\"1164\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-price=\"510\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"wp-block-button__link  add_to_cart_button\">Add to Basket \/ Quote<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction Noise Monitoring and Measurement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4ff\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pulsar Instruments have several solutions for construction noise assessments including sound level meters with the ability to effectively monitor the following two key categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noise at Work (potential for noise-induced hearing loss due to sudden or long term exposure to noisy activities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Noise (the potential to cause annoyance to surrounding areas during construction work)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">Both of these key areas can be assessed by Pulsar Instruments&#8217; fully compliant, accurate, easy to use and, most importantly, robust <strong>construction noise monitoring<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6\">m<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/c\/noise-measurement-kits\/\" data-type=\"product_cat\" data-id=\"96\">easurement equipment <\/a>to help you address these particular noise issues effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to carry out construction noise assessments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction noise and demolition noise<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The construction sector and its wide range of associated activities are very varied and, from a noise monitoring perspective, offers many unique challenges.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exposure to many different sources of Construction noise on a site has a cumulative effect and cause hearing damage, even if a worker is only exposed to a single source of noise over a short time. If workers leave the site at the end of their shifts with muffled hearing, even if it is better by the next morning, damage may have already occurred. Under the Noise at Work Regulations (2005), employers have a duty to protect workers and take steps to reduce the risk. Furthermore, the Construction Industry is different from, for example, factory and manufacturing because work patterns vary considerably and projects can last from a few days to a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction noise assessments must adhere to in-country standards, for example, in the UK BS 5228 -1:2009 is the \u2018Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites&#8217;. This code provides guidance on the methods that can be used to predict and measure noise from construction activities and how to assess the impact on those exposed to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The other impact of Construction Noise is on the surrounding environment and the communities that live in the vicinity. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noise from construction can be an annoyance and a stresser to humans and animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic construction site noise level checks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often on-site, you need to take quick decisions and understand if there are likely to be any noise at work or environmental noise issues. By using a simple \u2018sound level meter\u2019 such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/model16-entry-level-sound-level-meter\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"452\">Pulsar Model 16<\/a> you have a cost-effective, ideal, compact and \u2018easy to use\u2019 instrument that can be transported from site to site allowing you to make a quick judgement regarding noise levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly useful where a more expensive instrument would be cumbersome and at risk of on-site damage or misuse. The Model 14, low-cost noise meter is supplied with a carrying pouch and windshield as standard to protect the microphone capsule and has two selectable ranges to allow you to quickly gauge both environmental and industrial level noises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instrument is a Class 2 sound level meter which is perfectly acceptable to conduct noise assessments under the current noise regulations. It is fully compliant with IEC 61672 and can be supplied with an <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/acoustic-calibrator\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"3374\">acoustic calibrator<\/a> if you wish to verify the accuracy of your measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessing noise impacts on construction workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that you consult our latest range of Nova sound level meters and, in particular, our <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/nova-noise-at-work-sound-level-meter\/\" data-type=\"product\">Model 43 (Class 1)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/nova-noise-at-work-sound-level-meter\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1663\">44 (Class 2)<\/a> which are the best instruments for performing noise at work assessments. With both these instruments, you can add data logging and octave band filters so they are able to automatically provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/resources\/how-to-select-hearing-protection\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/resources\/how-to-select-hearing-protection\/\">correct level of hearing protection needed<\/a>. This is crucial on a busy site as \u2018over protection\u2019 can isolate workers who may not be able to hear alarms or communicate effectively. Being badly injured by moving plant or objects because you can\u2019t hear what is happening (or warnings from colleagues) is something that can easily be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to monitor workers noise levels during a shift for instance, giving an overall exposure at the end of each working day, then our range of wearable dosemeters will be useful. The <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/noisebadge-noise-dosimeter\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1164\">Noise Dosimeter Badge system<\/a> is very useful in noise assessments and noise monitoring on-site. It is small, robust, dust proof and has no buttons or cables so it doesn&#8217;t interfere with work patterns or duties. It provides a continuous noise monitoring system for workers to ensure compliance with HSE guidelines and Noise at Work Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can quickly refer to the HML values provided by the hearing protection manufacturer for specific muffs, inserts etc and by using a simple spreadsheet (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/noise\/calculator.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HSE calculator<\/a>), ensure you are not over or under protecting your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have produced a short <strong>Guide for Employers<\/strong> entitled: <strong>&#8216;5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Noise&#8217;.<\/strong> The document looks at the various duties under the Control of Noise Regulations (2005). You can <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/resources\/controlling-workplace-noise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/resources\/controlling-workplace-noise\/\">Download your FREE Guide<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Assessing environmental noise impacts of construction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noise assessments or environmental noise monitoring can be undertaken at many levels from a simple \u2018spot check\u2019 measurement (to determine if there is the likelihood of a problem) to a continuous monitoring system (to ensure continued compliance with local authority recommendations). The Nova can also be used as an ambient noise meter to take background noise level readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that you consult our latest range of Nova sound level meters and, in particular, our <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/nova-environmental-sound-level-meter\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1629\">Model 45 (Class 1)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/nova-environmental-sound-level-meter\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"1663\">46 (Class 2)<\/a> which are the premium instruments of this range and suitable for boundary and environmental noise measurements. They are available with an <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/products\/outdoor-environmental-noise-monitoring-kit\/\" data-type=\"product\" data-id=\"2443\">outdoor kit and data logging to allow continuous noise monitoring<\/a> 24\/7 over a longer noise monitoring period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other types of construction noise measurements and monitoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple spot check<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is often useful to determine that potentially noisy activities are not likely to reach excessive levels at sensitive boundary positions (usually nearby local domestic housing or offices). The Model 14 would be a low-cost solution for this type of monitoring. The Pulsar Nova Models 41 and 42 are also suited for basic noise level assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single or repeated \u2018fixed duration\u2019 measurements<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, a handheld instrument such as the Nova Environmental Sound Level Meter would be mounted on a tripod at a boundary position and, for example, a 15-minute measurement made. Often it is necessary to make a continuous series of similar \u2018fixed duration\u2019 measurements and store these into the instrument\u2019s memory for which the Nova Environmental is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increased construction also leads to increased <a href=\"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/solutions\/vehicle-noise\/\" data-type=\"solutions\" data-id=\"494\">noise from vehicles<\/a> through heavier traffic, larger vehicles and noise from reversing vehicles. Find out how our sound level meters can be used to monitor this too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequency Information<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, noise sources such as extraction fans and wind turbines can cause annoyance at specific frequencies. It is often a requirement to monitor real-time 1:3 Octave Band noise levels to determine when these events are occurring and the likelihood of annoyance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonal Analysis<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many engineering solutions available to reduce noise levels and by performing a 1:3 Octave Band Analysis before and after this work you can determine and report the effectiveness of such improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The construction industry is one of the noisiest industries due to the very nature of the work that takes place and that it is difficult to avoid worksite noise, and as a result it is hit harder by hearing loss than many other industries. Hearing loss is particularly common in construction because of the implications of long durations of exposure to lower levels of noise around 85dB(A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4ff\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to reduce noise can include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Making sure equipment is properly maintained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding oil to equipment to make sure moving parts move freely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moving things like air compressors away from where people are working if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying mufflers to equipment where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using acoustic barriers if appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate and train staff in noise awareness and the implications of hearing loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These ways may not reduce noise to a level where it\u2019s no longer a hazard or to below the noise action values of 80 and 85dB(A), if that is the case then the effective hearing protection should be provided for levels of 80dB (A) and above, and must be worn for levels of 85dB(A) and above. Health and Safety Officers should also make sure that construction workers are trained in how to wear their hearing PPE correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":536,"template":"","format":"standard","class_list":["post-492","solutions","type-solutions","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solutions\/492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solutions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/solutions"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solutions\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21876,"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solutions\/492\/revisions\/21876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulsarinstruments.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}