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Founded in 1969, Pulsar Instruments plc was formed to provide the noise measurement and noise monitoring industry with a range of sound level instruments used in the workplace.

We have over 40 years experience in providing compliant, common sense, practical knowledge in noise control, noise measurement and sound monitoring for a variety of applications.

As a leading specialist in noise and sound levels, Pulsar Instruments has been focused in producing sound level measurement instrumentation that is robust, easy to use, accurate and fully compliant with latest legislation – today IEC 61672

Designed with health and safety in mind, our range of sound level meters, noise meters and noise dosemeters achieve compliance in the workplace ensuring sound levels are kept to a reasonable safety level for workers and employees. Sound levels can be maintained using a sound meter which requires minimal training and is easy to use.

Pulsar Instruments are also focused in providing complete customer care ensuring potential customers have complete confidence when choosing the right instrument for their workplace. In addition, for existing customers we provide additional training and guidance in the use and maintenance of their chosen noise monitoring equipment. 

With all business using our sound level instrumentation we ensure that the final process of transforming your measurement data into professional, easy to understand and informative reports is as simple as clicking a button. Pulsar Instruments provides ‘The Sound Investment’, through its friendly and knowledgeable staff, providing the necessary information and advice to enable you to choose the best sound measurement and monitoring solution works for you and your business and deals with you noise measurement issues and budget.

Noise measurement and monitoring instruments, from Pulsar Instruments are distributed via our world wide distribution network.

Sound Level Meters

Personal Noise Dosimeters

Noise Activated Warning Signs

Noise Measurement Kits

Vibration Meters

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• 12/07/2021 - Particulate monitoring just got personal at Pulsar Instruments
  Death and disease caused by harmful dust is the single biggest Health & Safety issue today. This is why Pulsar Instruments have decided to add Trolex’s latest personal dust monitoring innovation to our range of products.
• 03/08/2020 - Temperature measurement instruments
  Pulsar Instruments is thrilled to be able to offer a new range of accurate temperature measurement instruments for human fever detection and for use in the food, drink and construction industries.
• 04/11/2019 - Hand-Arm Vibration - You MUST know your numbers
  Measuring an individuals’ exposure to vibration has never been more important as despite the Control of Vibration at Work legislation being in force since 2005, the reported incidences of HAVS and the number of fines issued (and cost!) has increased.
• 04/11/2019 - Noise at Work Measurement made easy
  Pulsar Instruments, who are celebrating 50 years as noise measurement experts this year, have specially designed a sound level meter – the Pulsar Nova - so that Health and Safety practitioners can easily meet the needs of the Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
• 28/10/2019 - Noise Measurement made easy
  Pulsar Instruments, who are celebrating 50 years as noise measurement experts this year, have specially designed a sound level meter – the Pulsar Nova - so that Health and Safety practitioners can easily meet the needs of the Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
• 28/10/2019 - Hand-Arm Vibration measurement - You MUST know your numbers
  Measuring an individuals’ exposure to vibration has never been more important as despite the Control of Vibration at Work legislation being in force since 2005, the reported incidences of HAVS and the number of fines issued (and cost!) has increased.
• 29/07/2019 - Weatherproof Noise Warning Sign
  One of Pulsar Instruments’ most popular noise warning products, the Pulsar SafeEar, has now been made weatherproof. This new SafeEar IP65 Weatherproof Noise Warning Sign lights up to warn workers and visitors when noise levels have exceeded a pre-set decibel trigger and hearing protection must be worn, and when the light goes off workers know it is safe to remove their hearing PPE.
• 03/04/2019 - Noise measurement in 3 easy steps
  Pulsar Instruments, who are celebrating 50 years as noise measurement experts, have specifically designed their Pulsar Nova sound level meter to meet the needs of the Noise at Work Regulations.
• 04/02/2019 - Global Noise Measurement Experts for 50 years
  Pulsar Instruments plc is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Established in 1969, Pulsar has contributed significantly to the way noise, especially noise at work, is currently measured.
• 08/11/2018 - Early Bird offer for 2019 Noise Awareness Courses
  Find the answers you need about workplace noise measurement and how to stay HSE compliant from noise at work measurement specialists Pulsar Instruments when you attend one of our One-day Noise Awareness Courses in 2019. Book before 21 December 2019 and pay just £199 +vat pp - saving over £60
• 06/09/2018 - Buy noise meters online
  Pulsar Instruments, a leading manufacturer and supplier of noise measurement equipment, announces the arrival of our new online shop.
• 06/07/2018 - Noisy workplace? Take Control
  Pulsar Instruments introduces a new way to take control of noise exposure now with their NoisePen personal sound exposure meter.
• 12/02/2015 - UK measurement technology instrument aids noise compliance
  Noise measurement product manufacturers and noise at work experts, Pulsar Instruments plc, are offering their latest sound level meter range designed to provide Health and Safety professionals with an easy means of proving compliance with the Noise at Work Regulations (2005) in the UK and other noise legislations in the world.
• 07/11/2014 - Alerting staff and visitors about noise problems in real time
  Millions of employees are affected daily by high noise levels in industrialised as well as un-industrialised countries. A large proportion of workers are exposed to noise loud enough, around 80dB(A) – 85dB(A), time weighted averaged, that they have to raise their voices to hold a conversation. Often described as the fifteenth most serious health problem, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is not to be ignored.
• 10/10/2014 - UK: First Aid kit launched for early diagnosis of excessive noise levels in the workplace
  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 noise at work compliance.
• 08/10/2014 - Noise at Work: Frequently asked questions
  The answers you need by leading noise measurement products’ manufacturer
• 03/10/2014 - First for Noise at Work measurement instruments since 1969
  Get the Noise at Work advice you need and world class noise measurement instruments from £260.
• 18/09/2014 - Support the Made in Britain Campaign:
  Invest in UK-designed and manufactured noise measurement equipment
• 04/08/2014 - 3 mistakes to avoid when buying new noise measurement equipment
  Whether you run or own a construction site, a metal cutting workshop or an open cast mine, as an employer of a noisy working environment, you must ensure that the hearing of the employees you are responsible for is protected.
• 28/07/2014 - How to capture the real exposure of noise levels in hard to reach environments with the Pulsar doseBadge system
  Pulsar Instruments, the fastest growing manufacturer of noise at work monitoring products in the world, has released a new video explaining and demonstrating the features, functions and benefits of its personal noise exposure dosemeter doseBadge system: Pulsar Model 22.
• 23/07/2014 - Pulsar seeks distributors for its innovative noise measurement products
  New overseas noise measurement products' distributors sought.
• 26/06/2014 - Controlling exposure to noise at work with personal noise dosimeters
  Our work environment has been transformed since the 1970’s with the introduction of new machinery and technologic equipment designed to improve and increase general productivity.
• 16/05/2014 - Pulsar supports Noise Action Week May 2014
  Employers urged to take action to control harmful levels of noise at work
• 16/05/2014 - Pulsar Instruments Celebrates a First (Anniversary) A year in the life of…
  An amazing first year for Pulsar Nova sound level meters
• 15/05/2014 - Distributor’s visit to Yorkshire helps boost trade links with France
  Read what surprised gift the French businessmen received to celebrate their visit to Yorkshire
• 06/03/2014 - Nova 45 and 46: The New Generation in Prevision Noise Meters
  Our latest sound level meter with octave band analyser.
• 06/03/2014 - Buying noise measurement equipment with confidence
  Noise product manufacturer re-affirms its commitment to high standards of quality controls
• 10/02/2014 - Pulsar Instruments celebrates 45 years in business this month
  Innovative technology, continuous business growth and a trusted partner to the Health and Safety community.
• 28/01/2014 - New video unveils latest noise at work monitoring technology
  Pulsar Instruments, the leading UK designer and manufacturer of noise at work monitoring products, has launched a new video on YouTube explaining the features, functions and benefits of its latest sound level meter range: The Nova
• 13/01/2014 - Pulsar Instruments become a preferred supplier to Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd
  Yorkshire-based noise product designer and manufacturer, Pulsar Instruments plc, have been selected as supplier of noise measurement instrumentation to Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd.
• 05/11/2013 - First Direct Arena adds Pulsar Nova® noise measurement meter to its supporting cast
  When First Direct Arena opened in Leeds in the UK this year, they needed the perfect piece equipment to ensure that noise levels were kept within the current health & safety regulations, whilst ensuring the best acoustic and entertainment experience for the audience.
• 23/09/2013 - Worldclass noise meters from Pulsar Instruments to be featured at A+A 2013
  Pulsar Instruments Instruments to join German distributor Driesen+Kern in Dusseldorf in November
• 14/08/2013 - Noise measurement product manufacturer awarded Technology Strategy Board grant
  Yorkshire-based noise measurement product company Pulsar Instruments plc have been awarded a grant from the UK’s innovation agency, Technology Strategy Board to develop new innovative products to be used by safety professionals around the world.
• 30/07/2013 - Capturing the real noise exposure levels of workers with Pulsar doseBadge system
  Pulsar Instruments has made assessing and capturing the true noise exposure of workers in a range of settings simple with its innovative noise doseBadge: Model 22.
• 19/07/2013 - Pulsar Instruments joins the Made in Britain Campaign
  Pulsar Instruments plc are pleased to announce their support for the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign that encourages all UK based manufacturing businesses to display the official "Made in Britain" logo on their products.
• 02/07/2013 - Pulsar Instruments making some noise about the protection of hearing at work
  NOISE measurement product manufacturer Pulsar Instruments plc is targeting global growth following the launch of a new range of high performance sound level meters: Pulsar Nova.
• 25/06/2013 - Sound Level meters: a matter of class
  Sound level meters: a class act
• 30/05/2013 - Introducing two new Entry Level Sound Level Meters from the Pulsar Nova range
  Pulsar Model 41 (Class 1) & Pulsar Model 42 (Class 2)
• 03/05/2013 - Pulsar Super Nova Sound Level Meter: Star of the Safety Expo Show 2013
  6 new noise meters to be unveiled officially at the NEC in Birmingham on 14th May
• 03/05/2013 - 24th April is International Noise Awareness Day
  Pulsar to support day by holding Noise Awareness Course
• 12/04/2013 - Pulsar next generation of sound level meters
  Introducing the new Pulsar Nova
• 11/04/2013 - Excellent Customer Service is Excellent for business
  Angela Burns, a familiar voice to all Pulsar Instruments’ customers, has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service by being awarded a Diploma by OCR.
• 10/04/2013 - New sound level meter name unveiled
  Pulsar Instruments plc, the leading manufacturer and reseller of high-quality and compliant noise measurement products, has today unveiled the name of its latest range of sound level meter.
• 10/04/2013 - Pulsar Successfully Passes ISO 9001:2008 Recertification Audit
  Pulsar Instruments plc, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of noise measurement products in the world has passed its ISO 9001-2008 recertification audit.
• 11/03/2013 - Experience matters when buying a sound level meter
  How 44 years of experience in noise measurement can make a difference
• 11/03/2013 - Pulsar Instruments to exhibit at Safety & Health Expo
  Pulsar Instruments plc, the leading manufacturer of meters for noise at work is exhibiting at the Safety & Health Expo Show in May where it will be showcasing its entire range of industrial, occupational and environmental noise measurement equipment.
• 21/02/2013 - Pulsar Instruments announces re-launch of German Website
  One of the world’s leading noise measurement equipment manufacturers, Pulsar Instruments plc, have completely overhauled and re-launched their German website today to include a totally redesigned look, new content and improved ease of use.
• 21/02/2013 - Pulsar Instruments expands presence in Germany with new distributor Filey
  Pulsar Instruments plc, a leading manufacturer and reseller of noise measurement products to safety professionals across the world is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Driesen-Kern to be their exclusive distributors in Germany.
• 21/02/2013 - Pulsar Instruments wins large tender to supply noise measurement equipment to Cyprus Police force
  Pulsar Instruments plc, the UK-based leading manufacturer of noise at work monitoring equipment, today announced that it has won a contract to supply hand-held noise measurement products to the Cyprus police department.

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Great friendly company to deal with. Fab.

By Anonymous . of Waverley Supplies Limited - 17 July 2024

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Pulsar representatives were outstanding with their advice and the purchase of the Pulsar SafeEar along with the datalogger have exceeded our requirements and expectations.

By Brian Wallace - 21 June 2023

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I now have a greater knowledge of the usage of the noise measurement instruments and also of the Regulations

By M Gilligan of National Space Center - 20 July 2018

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