Morning people. We're looking to purchase a sound meter for making noise assessments for basic factory operations - grinders and the like, as well as spot checks on noise levels at our depots / vehicles. I know that we would need a minimum of a level (type) 2 meter, is this type good enough to take basic measurements of the db levels as well as spot checks to ensure no major changes. Obviously there are many different makes / models out there and wondering what recommendations people may have, we're not looking at spending a fortune on it but don't want to hire as the cost would make it cheaper to buy anyway. Also, anyone any advice on training courses that may be of help?

I completed the IOA certificate of competence in workplace noise assessment a few years ago, I found the course excellent. I did it via EEF in Sheffield.

Yes, it is more specific areas rather than general noise on the site, so i already know which areas to target on my main site. Other sites have the occasional item that creates noise but they are the same as some on this site, so will have everything ready when i restart the depot visits. Ta! Jonathan