We keep an eye on issues around the world that affect people and property in the built environment.
As we head into the depths of winter, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM) – typically associated with the burning of smoky solid fuel – increases. Ireland’s Business Post media outlet recently reported a dangerous rise in levels of air pollution, partly attributing this …
It has been reported that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train noise and vibrations, which are rattling their homes and causing sleep disruption. In America this week it was reported by NBC that neighbours are struggling to sleep due to nearby train …
Proposed changes to noise regulations at Dublin Airport could mean big changes for local residents and the airport management alike. A recent article in the Irish Independent that proposed changes to regulations on noise levels at Dublin Airport have got the backing of local authority …
According to the European Environment Agency, environmental noise contributes to up to 12,000 premature deaths in Europe each year. Construction noise in particular can cause a myriad of problems, especially for local residents. The impact of noise is subjective and depends upon the individual. While …
While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. While the main event may now be over, bangers and bonfires are likely to take a few days to fully fizzle out. Interestingly, …
According to latest reports, parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Latest reports suggest that parts of Dublin city centre are likely to breach EU and …
According to a recent article in the Irish Examiner, almost 4,000 complaints have been lodged over noise from Dublin Airport in the first half of 2019. According to a recent article in the Irish Examiner, almost 4,000 complaints have been lodged over noise from Dublin …
Noise is one of the most pervasive and underestimated hazards in the modern workplace. Noise is one of the most pervasive and underestimated hazards in the modern workplace. As the impact of noise is somewhat subjective, its effect on people varies hugely. While there are …
The world is growing increasingly noisy and action is needed for people to protect their hearing. The world is growing increasingly noisy and action is needed for people to protect their hearing. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) road traffic is the biggest cause …
If you are attending concerts in Ireland (or anywhere), it is advised that you wear some sort of hearing protection due to the high sound levels usually above 85 decibels at a concert. If you are attending concerts in Ireland (or anywhere), it is advised …