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12th Oct 2017
Capturing employees’ exposure to noise with portable technology 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…
26th Sep 2017
Pulsar launches a new training programme to help safety managers gain a better understanding of noise risks, controls, legislation and best management practices. Does your organisation use hand-held power tools or noisy…
11th Sep 2017
Since the 1960’s, we have come to recognise the danger to hearing caused by loud noise. Every day, many individuals around the world are exposed to the risks of occupational…
09th Aug 2017
Pulsar have released the final date of their Noise Awareness Course programme for 2017 to be held in September. The popular 1 day face-to-face course is designed to give the person responsible…
06th Jul 2017
Many businesses focus their health and safety efforts on managing the hazards that pose physical safety risks to their staff, the occupational health risks can be easily missed. The main…
06th 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…
30th Jan 2017
Ever since we started this blog, we have covered noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. As we are approaching Tinnitus Awareness Week (6-12 February 2017), we are taking the opportunity to talk about this subject…
17th Nov 2016
Reducing the exposure to harmful noise levels at work has benefits Hearing loss caused by exposure to noise at work remains a significant occupational disease. The Health and Safety Executive in the…
02nd Nov 2016
In recent months, we have met with many safety professionals who have had a visit from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and were asked to present evidence of occupational…
24th Oct 2016
Make sure you see it before you buy a new sound level meter kit At Pulsar Instruments, we want you to have 100% confidence in our products. If, after reading…
24th Aug 2016
Noise at Work: How Loud is Too Loud? Excessive noise at work can be irritating, distracting and potentially harmful to workers’ physical and mental health. The problem is, many employers struggle to…
22nd Aug 2016
When First Direct Arena opened in Leeds, UK a few years ago, they needed the perfect instrument to ensure that noise levels were kept within the UK’s health & safety regulations,…
08th Aug 2016
Course dates 2017 – Noise: regulations, risks and controls A solid understanding of basic noise theory, regulations, risk assessment and controls and how to measure noise in a work environment are…
02nd Aug 2016
Assessing noise and safeguarding hearing can save your business money Looking through the NEBOSH National General Certificate coursebook recently, it surprised us to find that issues of noise at work and…
26th Jul 2016
If you are an employer or person in control of noisy premises, you are expected to reduce the risk of damage to the hearing of your employees from exposure to…
19th Jul 2016
Advances in electronics and acoustics have transformed cumbersome, limiting and often complex meters into dependable, robust and easy to use occupational noise monitors to ensure compliance with the Control of Noise…
11th Jul 2016
In the last few months, we have featured the 10th anniversary of the Noise at Work Regulations (2005) at length in this blog. In fact, the Regulations are at the heart of everything…
27th Jun 2016
In recent weeks, we have received a number of calls asking for our recommendations on semi-permanent systems for measuring noise outdoors. Well, if you are specifically looking for a data logging integrating…
22nd Jun 2016
Around the world, millions of workers are affected by excessive noise in the workplace and a large proportion are exposed to noise loud enough (in the region of 80dB(A) –…
21st Jun 2016
AnalyzerPlus, the popular reporting software package for use with Pulsar Instruments’ sound level meters and personal noise dosemeters has undergone an update in recent days. If you are an existing customer and own a…
13th Jun 2016
Hearing loss is a frequent complaint which can affect individuals’ quality of life significantly. We all know someone who suffers from it and maybe take it as something that can…
01st Jun 2016
Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their workers whilst at work. Business owners, managers and team leaders have a clear duty placed on them…
22nd May 2016
Pulsar Instruments have introduced their latest noise measurement kit for HSE professionals. This consists of a durable metallic case designed to provide an all-encompassing solution for the measurement of both industrial…
16th May 2016
Noise Level Meters for Controlling Noise at Work Noise 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…
11th May 2016
Last Thursday, we released our brand new noise dosemeter – the NoisePen – to the health and safety community. As part of the launch, we also produced a short presentation video which is now available on our YouTube…
27th Apr 2016
Today is the 21st annual International Noise Awareness Day. On 27th April 2016, people, organisations, and governments around the world will commemorate the 21st Annual International Noise Awareness Day. The Center for…
19th Apr 2016
Are you doing enough to protect your business from hearing loss claims? In our line of business, we get to work closely with employers and safety professionals both in the…
30th Mar 2016
Noise can be very disturbing, particularly if you operate a plant with heavy machinery and power tools and the work involves the movement of vehicles and deliveries of materials. The Control of…
28th Feb 2016
You can configure your Nova sound level meter to be as basic or as advanced as you wish depending on the type of noise you want to measure and where. We know…
22nd Feb 2016
A noise survey involves taking noise measurements throughout an entire plant or a particular section to identify noisy areas. A survey is used to establish whether employees are being exposed to occupational…
