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NO FANS OF NOISE
"Multi-Wing, the world's leading brand of axial fan impellers, has launched a range of sickle impellers into the UK market. "
"Designed specifically to meet the demands of the Noise Directive, the sickle impellers can reduce noise by up to 4db. The new sickle range was developed to satisfy the increasing demand for noise reduction in all areas of industry. The design of the sickle impeller creates a larger pressure at a lower RPM. This is due to both the leading point of the blade which 'pierces' the
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AVOID HEARING DAMAGE CLAIMS
"Loud sounds may damage hearing, but more often, damage is caused by exposure to sound over a period of time. Then it becomes noise rather than sound. "
"The effects of cumulative noise exposure has been recognised as the reason for hearing loss for many years. Now, as you may have seen reported in both national and local newspapers, workers suffering hearing loss are pursuing damages claims with former employers. <BR> As well as pinpointing sound levels emanating from particular machines, you m
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OPTIME ALERT SYSTEM
Choosing the correct hearing protection for your needs can be a difficult process. You need to be certain that you are providing the correct level of protection for the noise level.
"You need to ensure that workers are not over protected and that a suitable product is chosen for the job. With this in mind E.A.R and Peltor have devised an easy-to-use selection system that aids the correct choice of protection for the noise level.<BR><BR>RNR = Recommended Noise Rating<BR>At noise levels above 95dB
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MAKING A RACKET ABOUT MANUFACTURING NOISE
"EEF - the manufacturers association health and safety supremo, Gary Booton, is among a top line-up of speakers who will highlight the danger manufacturing workplace noise can have on human health at the 'Sound Off' conference, Earls Court, 11-12 October."
"Organised as part of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, the 'Sound Off' conference will see speakers from sectors including manufacturing, entertainment, local government, construction and food and drink to explain what they are doing to
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SIX OF THE BEST FOR LDV
LDV Ltd has recently taken delivery of six Nu-Star Power Pushers at its manufacturing site in Birmingham for moving the vehicle bodies on the production line.
"LDV designs, manufactures and distributes the widest range of light commercial vehicles in Europe and in January 2005 launched the new Maxus range of commercial vehicles, following a £500m product development process.<BR> Nu-Star was first contacted back in January 2003 by LDV Project Engineer Doug Annals with regard to the then confidenti
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Supposedly the construction
materials of the future, composites are increasingly seen in
applications where optimum efficiency is paramount including
aircraft construction and renewable energy. As two research
examples show in this video, composites really are the future
for efficiency.
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