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Your old sound level meter could be costing your company more money than it saves by failing to provide accurate noise measurements or by not being compliant with occupational standards. You can now upgrade to a fully compliant sound level meter and save up to 30% on a brand new Pulsar noise measurement kit with our latest trade-in offer. Trade in your old, used sound...

If you are an employer or person in control of noisy industrial premises, you are required to reduce the risk of damage to the hearing of your employees from exposure to noise to the lowest level reasonably practicable. If the noise exposure on a daily or weekly basis are above certain decibel values, you must carry out a noise risk assessment of the working environment...

If you are looking for a data logging integrating averaging sound level meter to undertake your environmental, vehicle and outdoor noise monitoring, we recommend that you take a look at the Pulsar Quantifier range. Pulsar Instruments is not new to this type of application and we have worked with many organisations ranging from construction to engineering and entertainme...

Pulsar Instruments, manufacturer of occupational noise measurement products, has increased its range of noise monitors with the release of a new personal noise dosemeter: The NoisePen, for use by safety professionals who are keen to monitor hearing loss and avoid civil claims for noise-induced hearing loss. The NoisePen is a stand-alone noise dosemeter which can be clip...

Pulsar Instruments (UK), a manufacturer of occupational noise measurement products, has released a video of its latest innovation: The NoisePen, a new personal noise dosemeter for lone workers. The video introduces the tiny monitoring device and how it can benefit businesses that wish to measure and register accurate data about personal noise exposure of their workers...

NOVA, the latest range of outstanding professional sound level meters launched by Pulsar Instruments Plc, promises exceptional user experience, performance, accuracy and battery life. The meters are perfect for monitoring noise levels in a variety of work environments, with the view to collecting evidence and helping to address any noise at work issues. When it comes t...

Use it to verify that the noise levels generated by machinery across work premises and at the boundary are within the legal limits. This simple meter has a measurement range of 35dB(A) to 130dB(A) and complies with IEC 61672:2002 & Type 2 to IEC 60651:1979. It has dB(A) and dB(C) frequency weightings and offers Fast Time weighting with Maximum Hold (LAFmax or LCFmax)....

The new website is compatible with smartphones and tablets as well as a laptop or PC, so customers will be able to do what they need to when and where it is most convenient. This is just the start of the development of the website and the first step in a much wider customer service excellence programme that Pulsar Instruments are launching today. We are keen to keep h...

Pulsar products have the advantage of being easy to operate, robust and innovative and are a cost-effective alternative to outsourcing the process to an external noise consultant. The meters are easy to maintain and inspect, provided some basic due care and attention is applied when in use. The devices are made to last as they are often used in harsh working environment...

Pulsar range of noise measurement products help safety professionals with their noise assessments and surveys and offer excellent functionality, reliability, durability and ease of use. In the last 46 years Pulsar have helped thousands of safety professionals around the world just like you. Pulsar have extensive knowledge and experience in helping, advising and supp...

The 2005 Noise at Work Regulations replaced the 1989 Noise Regulations and introduced new requirements for action to be taken by employers. In the UK, the 2005 Regulations require employers to take action to protect workers at levels of noise 5 decibels lower than in the 1989 Regulations. A big drop! They also stipulate health surveillance (hearing checks) for workers r...

Pulsar Nova portable noise measurement system capture and measure noise levels, display and report on essential values as required under the noise regulations such as LAeq, LCPeak values and other measurement parameters such as simultaneous A, C & Z frequency weightings - F, S and I Time weightings and Time History. The complete noise measurement kit version includes an...

To start with, our posts will take you to the heart of our products and their capability, uncovering the latest technology and best practice so that you can get the most out of noise measurement products in a wide range of work environments. Secondly, we will offer a wide range of subjects relevant to our industry: from basic acoustics, how to look after your noise measu...

Sound level meters can vary tremendously in terms of efficiency, accuracy and cost. There are companies that will sell low cost meters that offer ‘quick fix’ solutions. As often is the case with such devices, they do not always provide accurate readings. Accuracy must be a top priority if you are to provide your workforce with the correct hearing protection and be compli...

Noise dosemeters are small, light devices shaped as a cone with an integrated microphone that clip to a person's shoulder or can be screwed on a hard hat close to the ear. The noise dosimeter or personal noise exposure meter (PSEM) stores the noise level information over a complete work shift and carries out an averaging process. It is a useful tool in industries wher...

Warning signs with the capacity to illuminate such as these need to have high visibility from the moment someone enters a controlled area. Pulsar Instruments offer a noise-activated warning sign that lights up when a pre-set noise level is exceeded. And you can choose to set the trigger level from 40 decibels to 114 decibels. The lighting is adjustable, and features h...

NOVA sound level meters are ideal for Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) professionals around the world seeking to achieve compliance with the noise at work standards and regulations. NOVA is in keeping with the philosophy of Pulsar which is to produce simple to use Instruments that can make accurate measurements even in the hands of an unskilled user. The meters ...

When you trade in your old, used sound level meter (any brand), Pulsar Instruments plc in the UK will offer you up to 30% off a new Nova noise measurement kit. It does not matter if your old sound level meter is working or not! We will accept it. Choosing to trade in your old sound level meter is a great way of saving money against a new purchase. In addition, it all...

For quick, simple noise measurement readings, a basic sound level meter is just what you need. Typical uses can be for testing fire alarm sounders, sound systems in pubs, or for on-the-spot checks of noise levels in warehouses, offices and manufacturing units. The Model 14 Class 2 Digital Sound Level Meter is manufactured by Pulsar Instruments in the UK. It is extre...

As a minimum, you will need an integrating Class 2 Sound Level Meter, for example a Pulsar Nova Model 44, that can ‘measure’ LAeq and LCeq (not to be confused with Peak dBC). Importantly, you should only consider hearing protection that conforms to EN 352-1 and which comes with a Technical Specification that includes its ‘Performance Numbers’. 1. Hearing Protection Se...

You can, of course, undertake a few simple tests to start with to check whether there is a risk. For example, if you need to shout at 2m from somebody to make yourself heard or experience stress when noise starts or relief when it stops, the noise levels are likely to be at or above 85dB(A). This is around or above the recommended level for action and means that the no...

The Pulsar brand is well respected in the industry. For over 45 years, the company has forged a reputation for producing affordable, durable and practical noise measurement equipment that can perform accurately in any environment. The company are experts when it comes to noise at work compliance and provide guidance on the noise legislation as part of their service. S...

The purpose of the current legislation is to eliminate or minimise risks to health from loud noise levels in the workplace which, in the worse cases, can lead to tinnitus or loss of hearing. The Nova sound level meter is designed and manufactured by Pulsar Instruments in the UK. Used as part of a workplace noise assessment, it will display all parameters as required un...

YORKSHIRE - Following a successful exhibition at last year''s event, Pulsar Instruments will take to the stand once more at the Health and Safety Event, NEC, Birmingham from Tuesday 24 March – Thursday 26 March, 2015. The Pulsar team will be showcasing its state-of-the-art noise measurement instruments on stand J22. Now in its second year, the Health & Safety Event ce...

Pulsar Nova sound level meters are the latest addition to an already extensive range of noise measurement instruments. They have been designed for the busy health and safety professionals who have little time to spare reading extensive manuals or to undergo lengthy training. All measurements and parameters required under the Noise at Work Regulations (2005) are displ...

This suite of professional, proven and tested sound level meters is ideal for most workplace applications where measurement are required under noise regulations such as for example: Noise measurements for Noise at Work and EU Directive 2003/10/EC Environmental noise measurement using frequency analysis Boundary noise measurements Machinery noise tes...

This revolutionary device is a self-contained noise measurement system. It has no cables, displays or controls, making it the perfect solution for personal noise dosimetry, because units cannot be tampered easily with during measurements. It determines the typical daily exposure of an individual worker as required by Worldwide Occupational or Industrial Noise Regulati...

Harmful noise levels at work and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be prevented if the right processes and measurement tools are available. In some work environments, simple solutions can be used very effectively to act as warning systems, to highlight potential problems. The three main uses of PulsarSafeEar, the wall-mounted noise activated warning system are ...

Exposure to excessive noise is one major cause of hearing disorders worldwide. In recent years, the Word Health Organization stated that Noise-induced hearing loss was the most prevalent irreversible industrial disease, and the biggest compensable occupational hazard. As such, the right technology for noise measurement has the potential to achieve major benefits and savi...

Nova is new and the latest design of Pulsar Instruments, expert manufacturer and global retailer of noise measurement equipment since 1969. The Nova is a handheld integrating sound level meter available both available as a Class 1 or Class 2 instrument and is the ideal tool for conducting on the spot or more complex noise assessments in a range of work environments. ...

Pulsar Instruments, the noise measurement products manufacturer, has launched a First Aid Noise at Work monitoring kit, which includes all that is needed to monitor noise levels quickly and enable employers to take a first step towards compliance with the Noise at Work Regulations (2005). With a Pulsar First Aid Noise at Work monitoring kit, even a safety professional...

Invest in UK-designed and manufactured noise measurement equipment Pulsar Instruments celebrate 45 years in business this year. Since 1969, the Yorkshire firm has designed and manufactured many instruments to help health and safety professionals in the UK and around the world meet occupational noise regulations. The company is passionate about acoustics and commit...

Health and Safety management is a challenging function and one that covers a number of areas which demand attention. In this industry, we are constantly reminded that, in this area of work, occupational noise measurement is only one of the many tasks that need to be implemented to achieve compliance in the workplace. However, it is imperative to make noise at work ...

• Simple and easy to use for basic noise level measurement and spot checks • dB(A) & dB(C) Frequency Weightings • Fast Time Weighting with Maximum Hold (LAFmax or LCFmax) • Measurement range of 35dB(A) to 130dB(A) • Windshield included as standard Noise levels can be checked quickly and simply, through the instrument''s large and easy-to-read display, which shows...

SHHH! Quiet ... and the noise is controlled in the call centre SHHH! Quiet ... PulsarSafeEar warning sign is a highly visual noise-activated device from leading noise measurement equipment manufacturer Pulsar Instruments. It has been designed in the UK for use in large office settings such as a call centre or in any premises where noise is an issue and needs to be ...

The Nova sound level meters offer an extensive selection of measurement functions and are compliant to the IEC 61672-1 standard for Class 1 and Class 2 sound level meters. The Nova is in keeping with the philosophy of Pulsar which is to produce simple to use and durable instruments that can make accurate measurements even in the hands of an unskilled user. The new met...