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SOUND, NOISE, AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTH, REGULATION, AND SOCIETY
A review of reporting for workplace injury asks if work related hearing loss should be a reportable injury
THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP
Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2025
Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2026
Certificate of competence - training for safe and compliant noise management.
Next start date: 21 September 2026
18 September 2025: Eastern Region hybrid event Noise at Work: Selecting a noise consultant – evidence-based practice or chance? presented by Jacqueline Patel, Health & Safety (HSE)
Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.
The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.
01 March 2025
The Government have today announced measures to prevent anti social behaviour on buses and trains, including noise from music and videos on phones.
A new CIEH report looking at noise complaint data recommends consistent coding of complaints
The UK Noise Association is teaming up the US-based Quiet Communities for a webinar looking at noise from data centres on October 14th
IOA support proposals to increase maximum closure orders for disruptive premises from 6 months to 12 months - with caveats
The Company, based in Milton Keynes, is looking for an Acoustics Lead
Level: Senior Level Location: UK (remote/hybrid/home working) Salary: Undisclosed
A Europe wide review finds no one is risk-free and transportation noise affects everyone, including those who are otherwise healthy
New report: Exposure to environmental noise associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions
At BWB Consulting, we’re more than an engineering and environmental design consultancy – we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers and trusted partners.
Level: Mid Senior Level Location: Manchester Salary: 15000
Certificate of Proficiency in Anti-Social Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 - Noise Measurements
Next start date: 01 July 2025
Learn to assess, analyse, and design soundscapes to enhance human and environmental wellbeing using ISO-compliant methods and soundscape principles.
Next start date: 19 October 2026
11th February 2025: Central Branch 'Ally Cares and the Evolution of Acoustic Monitoring'