Are you protecting your business from hearing loss claims?
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…
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How to avoid noise becoming a danger
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…
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10 facts you should know about Nova sound level meters
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…
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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 occupational…
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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?
8th 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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Tinnitus Awareness Week 2016
1st Feb 2016
Tinnitus Awareness Week 2016 Tinnitus Awareness week is an annual event organised by the charity The British Tinnitus Association to raise the awareness of the condition. This year will be the 10th Anniversary…
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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
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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2016 New Year’s Resolution: Make Hearing Conservation a Priority
11th Jan 2016
What are your New Year’s resolutions? As we enter 2016, challenge yourself to add one more resolution to the list: Make Hearing Conservation a Priority at work. Many occupations have potential noise problems…
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80, 85 and 87 decibels – why these values matter
7th 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
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?
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
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
9th 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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Limiting employees’ noise exposure this festive season
2nd 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
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
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
5th 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
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 – how to be compliant
28th Sep 2015
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 2008.…
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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
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
6th 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
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?
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?
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
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
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
2nd 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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