Environment and occupational safety
Measuring instruments for environmental and occupational safety – precise, mobile, reliable
Whether you need a sound level meter, lux meter or infrared thermometer – SAUTER offers professional solutions for noise measurement, light intensity analysis, and temperature monitoring. Ideal for health & safety, industrial use, and environmental inspections.
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Environmental & safety instruments – for accurate sound, light and temperature measurements
In many workplaces, accurate measurement of sound pressure, light intensity and temperature is essential for occupational safety, legal compliance and environmental monitoring. Whether it's noise measurement in factories, lux measurements in offices or non-contact surface temperature checks using infrared thermometers – KERN & SOHN, under the brand SAUTER, offers a broad range of reliable and precise measuring instruments for environmental and workplace monitoring.
These solutions help professionals in industry, education, government and laboratories comply with regulations such as DIN EN ISO 9612 (noise at the workplace) or ASR A3.4 (lighting conditions at workstations).
Benefits of SAUTER instruments for environmental & occupational safety
✔ Wide range: sound level meters, lux meters, infrared thermometers and more
✔ Compact and robust – ideal for mobile on-site use
✔ Many models offer min/max storage, data logging, threshold alarms
✔ Clear digital displays, optional sensors and extended features
✔ Calibratable and compliant with standards – for audits and certification
Typical applications
• Occupational safety measuring instruments for verifying legal thresholds (e.g. workplace noise levels)
• Sound level measurements in production, education, public events or transport monitoring
• Noise monitoring for assessing machinery, construction or environmental sound
• Lux meter usage for ensuring proper lighting in accordance with workplace regulations
• Infrared thermometers for technical monitoring or climate control in storage and logistics
Background: Responsibility, prevention and safety regulation
Occupational safety and health prevention are rooted in industrial history. With the rise of cities, large-scale factories and traffic systems, regular preventive health checks and defined exposure limits were introduced in many countries.
Today, monitoring environmental conditions like noise, light and temperature is a core responsibility of employers – especially in safety-sensitive sectors. SAUTER provides reliable instruments for measuring environmental impact such as sound pressure, illumination (lux) or thermal variations, enabling standards-compliant documentation and routine monitoring.
Calibration service with collection & return
For regulated applications, SAUTER offers certified calibration services (ISO/DAkkS).
✔ Within Germany, a convenient collection and return service is available for your devices.
✔ For international clients, we can arrange pickup and return by request.
Why choose KERN & SOHN?
With over 180 years of experience, KERN & SOHN GmbH is one of the oldest and most trusted names in precision weighing and measuring technology.
The SAUTER brand offers reliable, user-friendly and mobile-ready instruments for occupational and environmental safety.
✔ Highest precision in sound, light and temperature measurement
✔ Robust technology – designed for daily use in the field
✔ Intuitive handling – from display to data output
✔ Expert consulting and technical service available
? FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a sound level meter?
A sound level meter – also known as a decibel meter or db meter – measures acoustic pressure in decibels (dB). It is used to assess noise levels, check legal limits, or document environmental noise.
2. What is a lux meter used for?
A lux meter measures illuminance in lux. It is widely used in workplaces, schools or labs to ensure proper lighting conditions. Advanced lux meter sensors allow flexible measurements even in complex environments.
3. Are there combination instruments for sound and light?
Yes. Some models combine sound level and lux measurement in one device – ideal for safety inspections and environmental audits.
4. Can the instruments be calibrated?
Yes, many models are calibration-ready. We offer ISO or DAkkS calibration certificates upon request. In Germany, our collection and return service makes the process easy and convenient.
Buy your SAUTER environmental & occupational safety instruments now
Whether you're measuring noise, light or surface temperature – SAUTER instruments from KERN & SOHN GmbH are compact, accurate and ready to use.
Our experts will be happy to advise you personally.
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-562
Email: info.sauter@kern-sohn.com
In many workplaces, accurate measurement of sound pressure, light intensity and temperature is essential for occupational safety, legal compliance and environmental monitoring. Whether it's noise measurement in factories, lux measurements in offices or non-contact surface temperature checks using infrared thermometers – KERN & SOHN, under the brand SAUTER, offers a broad range of reliable and precise measuring instruments for environmental and workplace monitoring.
These solutions help professionals in industry, education, government and laboratories comply with regulations such as DIN EN ISO 9612 (noise at the workplace) or ASR A3.4 (lighting conditions at workstations).
Benefits of SAUTER instruments for environmental & occupational safety
✔ Wide range: sound level meters, lux meters, infrared thermometers and more
✔ Compact and robust – ideal for mobile on-site use
✔ Many models offer min/max storage, data logging, threshold alarms
✔ Clear digital displays, optional sensors and extended features
✔ Calibratable and compliant with standards – for audits and certification
Typical applications
• Occupational safety measuring instruments for verifying legal thresholds (e.g. workplace noise levels)
• Sound level measurements in production, education, public events or transport monitoring
• Noise monitoring for assessing machinery, construction or environmental sound
• Lux meter usage for ensuring proper lighting in accordance with workplace regulations
• Infrared thermometers for technical monitoring or climate control in storage and logistics
Background: Responsibility, prevention and safety regulation
Occupational safety and health prevention are rooted in industrial history. With the rise of cities, large-scale factories and traffic systems, regular preventive health checks and defined exposure limits were introduced in many countries.
Today, monitoring environmental conditions like noise, light and temperature is a core responsibility of employers – especially in safety-sensitive sectors. SAUTER provides reliable instruments for measuring environmental impact such as sound pressure, illumination (lux) or thermal variations, enabling standards-compliant documentation and routine monitoring.
Calibration service with collection & return
For regulated applications, SAUTER offers certified calibration services (ISO/DAkkS).
✔ Within Germany, a convenient collection and return service is available for your devices.
✔ For international clients, we can arrange pickup and return by request.
Why choose KERN & SOHN?
With over 180 years of experience, KERN & SOHN GmbH is one of the oldest and most trusted names in precision weighing and measuring technology.
The SAUTER brand offers reliable, user-friendly and mobile-ready instruments for occupational and environmental safety.
✔ Highest precision in sound, light and temperature measurement
✔ Robust technology – designed for daily use in the field
✔ Intuitive handling – from display to data output
✔ Expert consulting and technical service available
? FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a sound level meter?
A sound level meter – also known as a decibel meter or db meter – measures acoustic pressure in decibels (dB). It is used to assess noise levels, check legal limits, or document environmental noise.
2. What is a lux meter used for?
A lux meter measures illuminance in lux. It is widely used in workplaces, schools or labs to ensure proper lighting conditions. Advanced lux meter sensors allow flexible measurements even in complex environments.
3. Are there combination instruments for sound and light?
Yes. Some models combine sound level and lux measurement in one device – ideal for safety inspections and environmental audits.
4. Can the instruments be calibrated?
Yes, many models are calibration-ready. We offer ISO or DAkkS calibration certificates upon request. In Germany, our collection and return service makes the process easy and convenient.
Buy your SAUTER environmental & occupational safety instruments now
Whether you're measuring noise, light or surface temperature – SAUTER instruments from KERN & SOHN GmbH are compact, accurate and ready to use.
Our experts will be happy to advise you personally.
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-562
Email: info.sauter@kern-sohn.com