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BSRIA Instrument Solutions
Old Bracknell Lane West, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7AH, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 459314 Fax: +44 (0) 1344 465556
Sales : sales@bis.fm Hire : hire@bis.fm Calibration : calibration@bis.fm
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News Centre : CASTLE H2 headset monitors now available for purchase from BSRIA Instrument Solutions |
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CASTLE H2 headset monitors now available for purchase from BSRIA Instrument Solutions |  | The H2 Headset Monitor is a device designed to measure the noise exposure for workers who regularly wear a headset for work. |  | Examples such as a telephone headset or transcribing means headset wearers can be subject to noise levels above the limits set in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
The headset monitor acts as a sound level meter between the sound source and the headphones and measures the headphone noise level heard by the wearer and the background noise level of the working environment.
Every day workers in offices and call centres are exposed to a wide variety of sounds from headphones and ear pieces. Most of this sound is an acceptable level of speech which would cause no harm but any fluctuating levels of noise or serious noise spikes can cause serious harm and long lasting damage to a person’s hearing.
Unwanted signals or interference can cause acoustic shocks (or acoustic shrieks). These acoustic shocks can be caused by different means but what they do is endanger workers from the seriously high noise level. The CWU (Communication Workers Union) have attributed pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, headaches, dizziness and depression to acoustic shocks and headphone noise. The CWU have won test claims in the high court for their members who have been exposed to excessive headphone noise and acoustic shocks. Over £140,000 was paid out in compensation.
Rather than having a cumbersome device attached to the headphones the H2 Headset Monitor has been designed to help employers monitor exposure to headphone noise by monitoring and recording levels over a period. The H2 can accurately measure the sound levels which the wearer is hearing and establish whether the levels set in the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 are being exceeded.
Any excessive spikes in noise caused by faulty equipment or line problems can be measured and monitored and used to maintain equipment. This can help lead to fewer problems of acoustic shock.
For further information on this product or a price please contact the Instrument Solutions Team on 01344 459314
Full details of the Castle H2 product can be found on the link below:-
Castle H2 headset monitors
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| | Posted : 24 August 2009 | Category : Web site updates |
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