As consequências da exposição a elevados níveis de ruídos no ambiente de trabalho: uma revisão

Abstract

Exposure to excessive noise can cause hearing loss in adults and children. A work environment that provides a good hearing condition is a normative requirement and of great importance for the health and well-being of the worker. The objective of the present work is to describe the damages in several areas associated with the exposure of workers to high levels of noise, in order to demonstrate the interference of a long and inadequate exposure and the importance of a work environment with ideal conditions stipulated by standards. From the analyzed studies, it can be observed that the national literature on research on noise levels and their non-auditory effects is less quantitative than international studies. Therefore, the results obtained show that occupational noise present in the work environment, if not controlled or avoided, significantly affects the quality of life and work of affected employees, not only reducing their hearing ability.