Analysis of noise levels in the cement plant within the scope of occupational health and safety

One of the problems that arise as a result of industrialization and the development of modern technologies is noise pollution. Sound pollution, also known as noise, is defined as meaningless, unwanted noise to the listener, and irregular, loud noises that disturb people. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security; 10% of occupational diseases are defined as hearing loss due to noise. A total of 33 noise exposure measurements in 11 units in 6 departments and 6 from the points where the departments are located in this study, which was conducted to determine the noise levels using TS 2607 ISO 1999: 2005 and TS EN ISO 11204 standards and to reveal the effects on the employees in the plant producing cement and clinker ambient noise measurement was carried out. According to the measurement results obtained, it was determined that the daily noise exposure values were mostly in the crusher 1, crusher 2, coal 1, coal 2 and rotary kiln 1 units. It has been determined that the ambient noise levels are especially high in the places where coal mills and crusher units are located. Technical and employee-oriented measures have been proposed for locations where high noise levels are measured.