Análisis del ruido como posible riesgo laboral en una planta de beneficio mineral

Abstract

Noise is one of the forms of environmental pollution with direct and indirect consequences for people, especially for workers in the industrial sector who are exposed to high hourly loads in front of equipment and machinery that generate a high acoustic level, over 85dB that they can cause partial or total illnesses for workers, becoming an occupational risk that must be dealt with efficiently by companies. Noise pollution has become one of the most important problems in the industry that affects the auditory system and other physiological parameters, as well as people in situations of exposure to noise. While noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented, once acquired, hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. In the present study, a processing plant was visited to analyze noise pollution, and the processes that the organization is following to prevent occupational hazards in its workers. The purpose of the research is to analyze noise levels using a noise map to propose corrective and occupational safety measures. The method used was the descriptive one with which the noise pollution of the company was evaluated, using the bibliographic technique to access information from reliable sources that were used for the preparation of this work. The results