Pulsar Instruments at Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live South 2026
12th Jun 2026
We’re excited to announce that Pulsar Instruments will be exhibiting at Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live South 2026 at the Olympia in London from 1st to 2nd July 2026. Safety,…
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Pulsar Instruments at The Health & Safety Event 2026
9th Apr 2026
We’re excited to announce that Pulsar Instruments will be exhibiting at The Health & Safety Event at the NEC in Birmingham from 28th to 30th April 2026. The Health &…
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Introducing the Latest Version of AnalyzerPlus
20th Jan 2026
We’re excited to announce the latest and most advanced version of AnalyzerPlus, designed to provide a faster, clearer and more intuitive way to manage, analyse and report noise data. Packed…
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Pulsar Instruments Announces Two New Distributors in the Middle East
30th Oct 2023
As part of Pulsar Instruments’ ongoing commitment to expanding in the Middle East, we are excited to announce partnerships with two new regional distributors. After thorough research into the market,…
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How to Select Hearing Protection Using SNR, HML and Octave Band Methods
21st Sep 2023
PPE should always be regarded as a ‘last resort’ to protect against risks to safety and health in the workplace. The provision of personal hearing protection is no different. You…
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Introducing Our New Authorised Repair Centre in Australia
22nd May 2023
We at Pulsar Instruments are thrilled to bring you some exciting news! We’ve recently taken a significant step to enhance our service offerings in Australia. The good news? We’ve partnered…
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What Is HAVS? Causes, Symptoms and Employer Responsibilities
30th Jan 2023
The use of hand-held vibrating power tools for long periods of time and/or repeated and frequent use can lead to a permanent and painful injury called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).…
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What Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV): Causes, Risks and Employer Responsibilities
11th Aug 2022
You may already be familiar with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) due to several high-profile fines that the HSE have given out over recent years, but Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is also…
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Buyer Guide: Sound Level Meters for Noise at Work Assessments
8th Mar 2022
So, you’ve decided to carry out a Noise at Work assessment? Fantastic! You’ve taken the first step to eradicating Noise Induced Hearing Loss from your workplace. Noise at Work assessments…
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HAVS Fines and Prosecutions in the UK
7th Nov 2021
The use of hand-held vibrating power tools for long periods of time and/or repeated and frequent use can lead to a permanent and painful injury called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).…
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How to Control Workplace Noise: A 5-Step Compliance Guide
12th Oct 2021
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is one of the most prevalent, but often ignored, risks in the workplace. Throughout all industries, industrial hearing loss remains the occupational disease with the highest…
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Workplace Dust Exposure: Health Risks, Regulations & Control Measures
9th Oct 2021
There’s no question that we understand that contamination is a bad thing, but do we really understand what the dangers of dust mean for individuals and organisations? Whilst contamination comes…
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A, C and Z Frequency Weightings: What’s the Difference?
22nd Jul 2021
Understanding the difference between noise frequency weightings is one of the most important things you need to know about when measuring sound. This is because picking the wrong sound level…
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Sound Level Meter vs Noise Dosimeter: When to Use Each
26th Mar 2020
Which to choose, a sound level meter or a noise dosimeter? To understand when you should use a sound level meter (SLM) to measure noise or a noise dosimeter we…
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How to Calculate HAV Exposure: Using Vibration Exposure Points
24th Oct 2019
If you want to manage and control Hand Arm Vibration risk then measuring an individual’s vibration exposure is a must. In this article we look at how to use the…
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8 Top Tips for Preventing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
7th Oct 2019
Low hand or body temperature can increase the risks of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) symptoms occurring including finger blanching and damage because of reduced blood circulation. One of the…
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Decibel Level Chart: Common Sound Levels and Safe Noise Exposure
16th Jul 2019
When you measure noise levels with a sound level meter, you measure the intensity of noise called decibel units (dB). A sound meter uses a display with a decibel range…
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What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
9th Jul 2019
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is permanent hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels. It occurs when the delicate hair cells inside the cochlea of the inner ear…
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Managing Hearing Protection Zones
29th May 2019
Wearing ear defenders is not always popular with staff exposed to industrial noise. So does interactive noise warning technology offer alternatives? When Is Hearing Protection Legally Required? Picture this, you’ve…
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Sound Meter App Accuracy: Are They Reliable for Workplace Noise Measurements?
5th Apr 2019
Pulsar Instruments takes a look at why you should buy professional sound level meters from an established manufacturer for your noise measurements, rather than use less accurate alternatives such as…
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What Are Ln Values in Noise Measurement? Understanding L10, L50 and L90
13th Jul 2018
In most cases the sounds we hear are not steady noises, instead the sound pressure level fluctuates over time as well as appearing to vary in tone and magnitude. To…
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5 Practical Steps for Effective Workplace Noise Control
11th Jun 2018
Although reported cases of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) have fallen in recent years, more than one million employees in the UK are still exposed to noise levels that put their…
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How to Measure Personal Noise Exposure in the Workplace
12th Oct 2017
Whether we like it or not, Health and safety is an integral part of any business today. Firstly, it exists to protect the well being of employees, customers and visitors. Secondly, complying with…
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Understanding Octave Band Sound Level Meters
6th Mar 2017
What are Octave Band Sound Level Meters and do you really need one for measuring noise? The simple answer to this is no, you do not have to have octave…
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Sound Level Meters Explained: Class 1 vs Class 2, Leq and How They Work
16th May 2016
Sound level meters are sophisticated devices used to determine the sound level by capturing and measuring changes in sound pressure. They tend to be hand-held and will be pointed towards the source of…
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Tinnitus and Workplace Noise: Causes, Risks and Prevention
1st Feb 2016
Tinnitus is a ringing in the ears caused usually by an intense and sustained high noise level. In this case, it is caused by the over-stimulation of the tiny hair…
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80, 85 and 87 dB: Understanding the Workplace Noise Action Values
7th Dec 2015
If you’re responsible for health and safety, the most important numbers in workplace noise management are 80, 85 and 87 decibels. These values are defined in Regulation 6 of the…
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What Is the 3 dB Rule? Understanding Noise Doubling
26th Oct 2015
What is the 3dB rule and how to understand it? If your work involves controlling noise in the workplace, especially if you are responsible for monitoring noise exposure levels, you…
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The Health Effects of Noise: Beyond Hearing Loss
2nd Oct 2015
In the last few days, results of a recent US study were reported extensively in the press. It established that people with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in…
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Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Employer Guide to Compliance
28th Sep 2015
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force in April 2006, replacing the earlier 1989 Noise Regulations. They were introduced following European Directive 2003/10/EC and lowered the…
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