Effect of noise factor on hearing function of workers in a weaving mill

The level of auditory exposure of employees to noise in a weaving company operating in Malatya province was examined. The effects of these factors on hearing loss were evaluated according to the tasks performed by the employees in the weaving company, their working hours and their ages. The image exposure values of the employees were measured, the environment measurements in the company were taken and a noise map was created. Thus, the dimensions of the risk were revealed, the studies that could be done to reduce the noise level in the company and the precautions that could be taken to make the employees less affected by noise were determined, and a risk assessment study was conducted using the 5*5 Matrix method. As a result, this study showed that age factor and noise exposure are effective on the hearing health of workers in the textile factory. According to the risk assessment results, it was evaluated that 6 high-risk hazard sources can be reduced to medium levels with the precautions to be taken.