Health & Safety

Health & Safety

Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control

THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP

Duration: 12 months
Next start date: 07 December 2025

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Kapil Thirwani
Kapil Thirwani
28 July 2025
The 'IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control' 2025/26 - available via Distance Learning for International Students

The pandemic left bitter and sour notes in everyone’s lives at different levels. The learnings have made radical changes in the way people lead their lifestyles at home and at work.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Consultation: Noise standard for tumble dryers

A consultation is underway by the Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) on ecodesign standards for tumble dryers which includes noise ratings.

Peter Rogers and Charles Holland
Peter Rogers and Charles Holland
11 July 2025
Music Noise limits in all hospitality venues to slow COVID spread are not technically sound

Acoustics expert Peter Rogers and Charles Holland (Barrister, Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple and Trinity Chambers, Newcastle) get their heads together on why an emergency amendment to the law

Acoustic Engineer

Sandy Brown is a leading independent acoustic consultancy with a rich heritage supported by a contemporary approach.

Level: Entry Level
Location: London
Salary: Undisclosed

Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark
30 June 2025
Evolution from ProPG to BS 8233 proposals

There has been much debate over whether the proposed updates to BS 8233 are progressive or regressive.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 June 2025
MP supports Agent of Change to protect music venues

The new draft Planning and Infrastructure Bill was debated in Parliament this week, and Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative MP for Gosport, spoke on her amendment

Dr. Luis Gomez-Agustina
Dr. Luis Gomez-Agustina
10 June 2025
Popping Balloons: A Hidden Risk to Hearing

Air-filled latex balloons are commonly used as impulse sound sources in room acoustics testing due to their simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness.

Environmental Noise Measurement

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN PRACTICAL TRAINING IN NOISE ASSESSMENT AND STANDARDS

Next start date: 01 October 2025

Building Acoustics Measurement

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE FOR PRACTICAL TRAINING IN SOUND INSULATION AND ROOM ACOUSTICS

Next start date: 01 August 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
13 May 2025
Impact of airport expansion - evidence session in parliament

As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.

Hilary Notley
Hilary Notley
06 May 2025
Free coaching offer on good leadership to members

Free Coaching Offer by Hilary Notley, Vice-President for Groups and Branches, IOA