Noise monitor and hearing protection in one wearable device

A personalised approach to occupational noise monitoring

In the UK, the HSE estimates over 2 million workers are exposed to levels of noise that put their hearing at risk, with 17% suffering hearing loss, tinnitus or other related conditions as a result of exposure to excessive noise at work. In many sectors, such as manufacturing, engineering and construction, workers are exposed to noise that frequently surpasses ‘normal’ or ‘safe’ levels and durations.

Traditional approaches to noise monitoring and management — such as noise risk assessments — fall short of truly protecting workers, because they cannot reliably determine the amount of noise to which an individual worker is exposed on a daily basis. In dynamic work environments, many factors contribute to the type and level of noise that an employee may be exposed to.

But noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable.

Smart Alert: in-ear noise monitoring equipment with real-time protection alerts

Ideagen Wearable Safety has teamed up with hearing protection technology specialists, Smart Alert, to help companies actively prevent hearing damage in their workforce.

Smart Alert has developed a revolutionary ear plug that not only provides protection from noise but also monitors the level of noise entering the ear. The Smart Alert Earplugs have listen-through technology, meaning you don’t have to remove your hearing protection in order to maintain situational awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.

Smart Alert informs a user in real time of their noise exposure based on monitoring and warns them if they are inadequately protected against that noise.

• Real-time alerts notify workers when their hearing protection is inadequate
• Monitors exposure to noise from inside the ear for the most accurate exposure data
• Hear-through technology combats over-protection and ensures situational awareness
• Real-time alerts notify workers when they are approaching or exceeding exposure limits
• Can be worn underneath additional hearing protection - such as ear muffs - if necessary

Wrist-based noise monitoring: Smart Alert paired with the Ideagen Wearable Safety

Smart Alert is now fully integrated with the Ideagen Wearable Safety watch. Pair your Smart Alert earplug with the watch to receive personalised noise exposure data directly on your wrist. Workers see their real-time dB(A) level and cumulative daily dose at a glance, and receive haptic alarms when exposure exceeds 80 or 85 dB(A) action levels - prompting them to check or adjust their hearing protection immediately. This makes it possible for workers to know exactly when they need additional protection and helps to ensure that their hearing protection is fitted properly.

This pairing removes manual data steps entirely. The watch automatically captures each worker’s exposure, links it to their Operator ID, and transmits the data to Ideagen Analytics for automated reporting, trend analysis and audit-ready documentation.

For employers, Smart Alert integrated with Ideagen Wearable Safety makes it easy to identify when workers are not wearing their hearing protection properly or when they’re not wearing it at all.

One solution for noise, vibration, dust and proximity monitoring

Smart Alert is fully integrated with Ideagen’s powerful Analytics platform. This means that you can overlay exposure data from multiple sources of risk, including vibration, dust, and dangerous proximity.

• Cross-reference exposure data for individual employees to identify trends and patterns
• Take immediate action to correct ways of working and improve workplace controls

Gain a comprehensive view of your workplace risk environment for greater control