Assessment of Noise Exposure and Noise Annoyance in a Steel Factory
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Noise pollution is one of the most important risk factors in industrial settings. This study aimed to assess noise exposure and noise-induced annoyance among workers of a steel factory. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 healthy male participants (33 office employees and 37 production line workers) in a steel plant. Results: The results showed that 24.24% of employees in office areas and 54% of blue-collar workers had high noise annoyance. Also, noise levels in two parts of steel factory and percentage of responds by participants that felt highly annoyed showed a significant relationship (P < 0.05). Feeling of discomfort was a major complaint that was stated by office employees (%59) and blue-collar workers (%38). Conclusions: The findings of this investigation have clearly revealed that employees in both parts of steel factory are annoyed by noise. A higher noise level resulted in higher noise annoyance in the exposed workers. The need for implementing noise conservation program was established.
Authors and Affiliations
Leila Ibrahimi Ghavam Abadi, Behzad Fouladi Dehaghi, Abbas Mohammadi, Ghasem Mardi, Afshine Rahmati
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