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What is a noise survey?
What is a noise survey?

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…

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Why you should use a windshield with your sound level meter
Why you should use a windshield with your sound level meter

15th Feb 2016

We are often asked about the use of the windshield that is supplied with our noise measurement instruments. We agree, it does not look much and can be a bit cumbersome. However,…

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Why buy Noise Measurement Products from Pulsar Instruments?
Why buy Noise Measurement Products from Pulsar Instruments?

08th Feb 2016

A question we are often asked by businesses seeking to start with workplace noise measurement is ‘why should we buy noise measurement products from you’? There are many reasons. The…

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Handling Noise in Call Centres and Open Offices
Handling Noise in Call Centres and Open Offices

26th Jan 2016

Handling Noise in call centres and open offices: The Sound Investment Call centres and open offices can offer great benefits in terms of ease of communication but they can also present…

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Noise at Work Regulations -10 years in 10 facts
Noise at Work Regulations -10 years in 10 facts

18th Jan 2016

April 2016 saw the 10th Anniversary of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005) which came into force in April 2006. As far as safety regulations go, the Control of Noise at Work…

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80, 85 and 87 decibels – why these values matter
80, 85 and 87 decibels – why these values matter

07th Dec 2015

To most people, 80, 85 and 87 decibels may not mean much but, to a manager with health and safety responsibilities and operating under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, it…

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Managing the risk with a noise assessment
Managing the risk with a noise assessment

30th Nov 2015

As a safety manager, your job is to protect your employees from harmful noise levels in the work environment. Your first step is to identify whether there is a problem…

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Is your noise measurement device still accurate?
Is your noise measurement device still accurate?

23rd Nov 2015

We met with a number of safety professionals a few weeks ago and one of the questions we were asked was about the servicing and recalibration of noise measurement devices.  If…

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Noise measurement product accessories
Noise measurement product accessories

16th Nov 2015

If you are involved in workplace noise measurement or looking to purchase an instrument from Pulsar Instruments, you may be interested to know that all our devices come with a variety of accessories to…

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Noise Levels – 10 Most hazardous jobs for your hearing
Noise Levels – 10 Most hazardous jobs for your hearing

09th Nov 2015

Your hearing is precious but, in a work environment, it can be subjected to noise levels that are so loud that, if repeated over time, can lead to noise-induced hearing…

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Noise Levels – 10 Most hazardous jobs for your hearing
Noise Levels – 10 Most hazardous jobs for your hearing

09th Nov 2015

Your hearing is precious but, in a work environment, it can be subjected to noise levels that are so loud that, if repeated over time, can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Today,…

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Limiting employees’ noise exposure this festive season
Limiting employees’ noise exposure this festive season

02nd Nov 2015

From Bonfire Night to the Christmas party season, decibel levels are set to rise over the next few weeks and well into January. If you employ firework operators, bar or…

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Understanding the 3dB rule
Understanding the 3dB rule

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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Construction noise measurement strategies
Construction noise measurement strategies

19th Oct 2015

According to the Health and Safety Executive in the UK, the construction industry remains one of the worst offenders when it comes to noise-induced hearing loss. Construction or demolition sites have many noisy operations and…

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Nova sound level meters: 7 years complete peace of mind
Nova sound level meters: 7 years complete peace of mind

05th Oct 2015

Since 1969, Pulsar Instruments has designed and manufactured thousands of sound level meters and sold vast numbers around the globe. So while many manufacturers of sound level meters may claim to have a reputation for…

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Noise is a nuisance and can affect your health
Noise is a nuisance and can affect your health

02nd 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 – how to be compliant
Control of Noise at Work Regulations – how to be compliant

28th Sep 2015

early 10 years ago, The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force in the UK for all industry sectors followed by the music and entertainment sectors in April…

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Decibel Meter – how to avoid common mistakes when buying one
Decibel Meter – how to avoid common mistakes when buying one

23rd Jul 2015

Why it pays to avoid quick-fix solutions when it comes to noise monitoring Whether you run or own a construction site, a metal cutting workshop or an open cast mine,…

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In-depth workplace noise risk assessments
In-depth workplace noise risk assessments

29th Sep 2014

Pulsar Safety Professional System: the-all-in one solution to noise measurement Pulsar Instruments’ Safety Professional noise measurement system offer Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) experts a custom-made solution for resolving their complex…

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Calibrating and servicing noise measurement instruments is not a luxury
Calibrating and servicing noise measurement instruments is not a luxury

06th Aug 2014

Why it makes sense to prolong the life of your investment Why have your noise measurement instruments calibrated and serviced? Pulsar Instruments Plc, the fastest growing manufacturer of noise measurement…

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Enabling employers to comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Enabling employers to comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

31st Jul 2014

Conduct your own noise survey at work Noise at Work needs to be controlled Exposure to noise in a working environment is a hazard and, like all hazards, it needs…

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What is an Acceptable Level of Noise at Work?
What is an Acceptable Level of Noise at Work?

29th May 2014

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…

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Hearing Loss in Professional Musicians: A Necessary Evil?
Hearing Loss in Professional Musicians: A Necessary Evil?

22nd May 2014

According to a recent report, musicians are 4 times more likely to suffer from hearing loss than the general population New Study Reveals Alarming Incidence of Hearing Loss in the…

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Noise monitoring in the workplace with the Pulsar Nova a Noise Meter
Noise monitoring in the workplace with the Pulsar Nova a Noise Meter

16th May 2014

Why you should use the Pulsar Nova noise meter for noise monitoring Noise Meters have come a long way since they were first launched and are becoming increasingly easy to operate.…

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Noise Action Week: Noise at Work Advice for Employers
Noise Action Week: Noise at Work Advice for Employers

15th May 2014

In preparation for Noise Action Week, we have compiled some noise at work advice for employers. How Noise Action Week Aims to Reduce Noise Risks in the Workplace This week, Noise…

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Preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Construction Workers
Preventing Noise Induced Hearing Loss in Construction Workers

02nd Apr 2014

Overcoming the Problems Associated with Construction Noise Monitoring and Control According to HSE noise statistics, the construction industry remains one of the worst offenders when it comes to occupational hearing loss…

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How to Prevent Industrial Noise Induced Hearing Loss
How to Prevent Industrial Noise Induced Hearing Loss

27th Mar 2014

Brief guide summarising how to prevent industrial noise-induced hearing loss Monitoring and Reducing the Risk of Noise in the Workplace The risk of noise in the workplace is a very real concern…

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Professional Noise Measurement Reporting Software
Professional Noise Measurement Reporting Software

25th Mar 2014

Produce Professional Reports in 3 Clicks with AnalyzerPlus Discover AnalyzerPlus: Noise Measurement Reporting Software from Pulsar Instruments Even the inexperienced can create and distribute clear and easy to read reports…

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The New Generation in Precision Sound Meters
The New Generation in Precision Sound Meters

26th Feb 2014

Nova 45 and 46: Our latest sound level meters with octave band analyser The Nova 45 (Class 1) & 46 (Class 2) are the premium models within the groundbreaking Nova range of…

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Controlling noise exposure at work with personal noise dosimeters
Controlling noise exposure at work with personal noise dosimeters

06th Feb 2014

Which method is best to monitor noise: sound level meter or noise dosimeter? Controlling exposure to noise at work with noise dosimeters Our work environment has been transformed since the…

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