Ssshhh – Soundguard New Website Launch

Soundguard Acoustics Ltd was launched in 2008. Since this time our range of services has increased and our new website, launched in October 2013, reflects these changes. Our experience within new areas such as wind turbine assessment and festival management now deserve their own pages and the useful addition of free downloads and a wide portfolio provides you with a greater insight into our acoustic services. Like many modern and forward thinking businesses, Soundguard Acoustics Ltd has embraced the social media generation, and you can now keep up to date with us on Twitter, Google+, Facebook and LinkedIn. www.soundguard.co.uk

Agents Required - For your 'ears' only

 Become an Insta-Mold Secret Agent: For your 'ears' only

It has long been considered that Custom Hearing Protection attracts a customised price tag! Insta-Mold is changing this fact and for the first time in the UK and Ireland direct moulded custom hearing protection that meet CE can be supplied within hours and at a fraction of the cost of lab-moulded products.

The versatility of Insta-Mold determines that the NHS can supply ‘swim-plugs’ or custom hearing protection in as little as 2 hours. The industrial sector can manage their own in-house custom hearing protection programmes and fit all their employees at a fraction of the price and custom hearing protection can be made on site at private weekend shooting events, festivals or motorcycle meetings.

Insta-Mold products can be manufactured and supplied by anyone who has appropriate ear impression experience or qualification. The medical grade, two-part, hypo-allergenic, ‘Insta-Mold’ silicone is direct moulded into the ear to form a CE certified custom hearing protection product that is lacquer coated and fitted with optional acoustic filters. With a Single Number Rating (SNR) of between 20dB and 29dB and with a life expectancy of up to four years then they are well suited for most applications.  Insta-Mold products include ‘snag-free’ safety leashes and fully traceable options for the food and drinks industry, and if you are supplying to the water-sport market then they float too! The wide colour range and swirl effects finally provide a product that not only meets the comfort needs of the wearer but makes a real statement too.

Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Occupational Nurses, Hearing Therapists and any individual that has appropriate ear-impression training can become an Insta-Mold Agent and manufacture direct moulded hearing protection devices within hours and without the significant set up facilities of an ear-mould lab. This is of particular benefit to the NHS in the application of swimmers earplugs or industrial contracts which can be managed in-house and at a fraction of the cost of lab-moulded products. The product also provides a custom moulded option with excellent profit margins for the private hearing sector markets.

For more details, pricing and how to become an Insta-Mold agent then please contact 0845 653 0233 or visit the website at www.InstaMold.co.uk or www.soundguard.co.uk

What are Robust Details?

From the 1^st July 2004, and for new house and flat developments, Robust Details may be used to eliminate the need for end of build pre-completion testing. Robust Details are high performance constructions that are capable of providing consistently good sound insulation but do require that the design is registered with, and approved by, Robust Details Ltd (RDL) and that confirmation of the construction, through on-site visual inspection by RDL has been completed in accordance with the registered design.

The specific details in the RDL handbook must be followed explicitly and each plot formally 'registered' with RDL before building commences. Robust Details registration cannot be used in conversions and so pre-completion testing must be undertaken in these circumstances. 

As the specific details in the Robust Details scheme may not allow for flexibility in the design of a development or may not prove cost effective, pre-completion testing may still prove a more suitable and effective route to demonstrate compliance.

New wind in the development market?

This month has seen a definite rise in planning assessments in Devon, Cornwall and the South West, BS4142 and PPG24 as well as internal building design and wind turbine assessments. Perhaps finally the the housing and construction market is improving. Please contact us if you have an requirements for your new build, regeneration or planning enquiry.

Listening to the Thames

Soundguard Acoustics Ltd was asked to undertake control of noise at work hearing screening assessments for all employees at Thames Plastic Bottles Ltd in Maidenhead. The South West based acoustic consultancy Soundguard Acoustics Ltd provided a flexible package that ensured that all daytime, afternoon and night shift workers had their hearing tested and ensured that Thames Plastic Bottles Ltd continued to maintain their responsibility to their employees under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.

Sound support for Notting Hill Carnival 08

London's Notting Hill Carnival is famous worldwide, its the biggest street Carnival in Europe and the second biggest in the world. 2008 saw the introduction of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations for the entertainments industry and London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd requested the assistance of Soundguard Acoustics Ltd to determine the noise exposure risk of its employees, traders, stewards, masqueraders and the general public. The remit was to preserve the vibrant sounds of Carnival and achieve protaction for its employees. A challenge in itself! Soundguard Acoustics Ltd monitored the levels at Carnival 2008 using a team of consultants throughout the 4 mile route. In addition the 40 static sound systems were risk assessed and measured. The information was used to assist in the planning of Carnival 2009.

Lowering noise for Magnesium Elektron

Manchester company Magnesium Elektron first produced magnesium in 1936. They develop more alloys than any other company worldwide and supply applications in the aerospace, automotive and power generation industries. The large site consists of a range of buildings, furnaces and machinery as well as a range of other specialist operations. Soundguard Acoustics Ltd assessed and noise mapped the entire site as well as utlising Dosimetry and Sound Level Meter analysis to determine the noise exposure of the employees. A range of noise control techniques and hearing protection zones were introduced.

Introducing Soundguard Acoustics Ltd

Welcome to the Soundguard blog pages. Over the coming weeks we aim to upload information on a variety of projects that we have been involved with and help to demonstrate to you that Soundguard Acoustics Ltd can respond to your acoustic needs. We aim to offer incites into acoustic consultancy, provide an overview of our work and update you on changes in legislation or regulation within the field of acoustics. And if we find any amusing snippets along the way then we will drop those in too! For now let me first introduce our company:

Soundguard Acoustics Ltd delivers clear acoustic advice with a professional personal service throughout the UK. We believe that competence and value for money is demonstrated by quality, effectiveness and the clarity of practical advice.

Our clients include architects, developers, environmental planners, residents, industrial health and safety advisors and commercial managers across a range of organisations that includes aerospace, healthcare, education, industry, leisure, development, event management, ministry of defence and government authorities.

We utilise a team of consultants working on a freelance basis with backgrounds in Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Event management and Audiology to deliver a comprehensive program of assessment, monitoring or solutions.

Our services are ‘fit for purpose’, cost-effective and delivered quickly, helping you to meet your objectives on time and within budget. If you need advice then give us a call and we will be happy to chat with you.