Broadband Sound Back-Up Alarms Could Make Everyone Happier
Most would agree that one of the most annoying sounds in the world is the ear-piercing sound of the alarm most heavy equipment deploy when backing up. Obviously, a back-up alarm is necessary; it’s become a standard for reducing accidents. But the day of the high-pitched, piercing sound that causes neighbors to complain and induces some operators to find a way to disable it may be coming to an end.
Enter the WhiteSound back-up alarm, by bbs-tek.
Instead of the high-pitched, non-directional scream used in most back-up alarms, the WhiteSound back-up alarm uses a far more pleasant “broadband sound,” or “white sound,” the source of which is instantly locatable and identifiable. The sound is localized in the danger zone and dissipates rapidly, which reduces complaints of noise pollution and reduces the likelihood that irritated drivers will disconnect the alarm. Because of the directional nature of the sound, those hearing it will immediately turn n the direction of the sound, and less-irritating noise will cause less panic and confusion.
White sound is sound that is composed of all frequencies in the audio spectrum, and its characteristics instantly identifies it with the vehicle emitting the alarm. White sound does not have to rely on a high decibel level to be heard because, being multi-frequency, competing single frequencies cannot mask it. As a result, a WhiteSound alarm is at least equally as effective at lower decibels than outmoded single-frequency ear-piercing alarms.
Following is a video of the alarm in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMRCSwbkTb4&feature=player_embedded
To find out more about these White Sound alarms, go here…
Tags: heavy equipment safety, Safety, Traffic safety, Worker Safety, workplace safety
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