Avaliação da exposição ao ruído ocupacional em uma fábrica de rações

Abstract

Occupational or work hygiene for employees is directly related to industrial and economic development. This study aimed to measure and analyze the noise pollution indexes, within the working environment in a feed mill. Trying to present some necessary and important technical concepts to better clarify the theme addressed, the main one being related to noise. Noise is an unpleasant sound that causes discomfort and if it is above the recommended levels it can cause health problems and lead workers to leave their work activities and often causes irreparable damage to the worker. The research carried out in the feed factory tried to verify the degree of exposure of each employee and it was identified that the activities developed there leave workers exposed to high levels of noise, which are mitigated by the use of personal protective equipment (hearing protectors) .