Assessment of risks produced by high levels of noise exposure of workers in the washing area in the industry

Millones Montero M.E.; Rojas del Águila S.; Santos Marycarmen R.; Takey Henry I. · Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology (2024) · DOI: 10.18687/laccei2024.1.1.980

Resumen

Noise is very present in the lives of human beings and can cause effects on their well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines noise as an unpleasant and annoying sound potentially harmful to health. Health effects were first recognized in workplace environments, such as looms, where high noise levels were associated with noise-induced hearing loss. Occupational noise is the type of noise exposure that has been widely studied. This review aims to analyze information regarding the evaluation of risks caused by constant exposure to high noise levels in the industrial sector. 73 original articles were found in the Scopus search engine up to 2023, and only 25 articles met the inclusion criteria. Noise evaluation by dosimetry is the most used in the selected studies. Different methods were found to reduce machinery noise. of the main industries, applying materials that reduce noise, algorithms, among others and cases where energy savings have achieved the reduction. Risk assessment in the industry helps organizations know the factors that affect workers; in the case presented, the loud noises produced by machines affect workers psychologically and physically. The methods presented, such as the implementation of noise-insulating materials, which are greatly reduced with polyurethane material (earmuffs, air gun silencers, among others), mathematical methods (algorithms and measurements), and energy savings, would help the organization to reduce these risks.

Instituciones: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú