ANALYSIS OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY NOISE THROUGH NOISE EXPOSURE, NOISE SENSITIVITY AND NOISE ANNOYANCE OF WORKERS
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Noise, the effects of which are revealed later in the occupational health, causes many problems for workers. This paper aims to analyze the results of exposure measurements in a textile factory and to provide a holistic assessment of the noise sensitivity and annoyance. In the case study, noise exposure levels in a textile factory were measured according to ISO 9612:2009. Additionally, a face-to-face structured noise annoyance questionnaire and the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) were applied to workers. The findings were analyzed and evaluated with statistical methods. High levels of noise exposure were measured in the spinning and weaving units of the case study, with levels of 88,5 - 92,3 dBA. Workers identified fibers and powders (67,1%) and noise (58,9%) as crucial parameters affecting indoor comfort levels. A positive and significant relationship was also found between the WNSS Total Score and the noise annoyance levels of the workers (p<0,05). It has been determined that there are high levels of indoor noise in textile factories, which are a representation of working environments. In conclusion, it is necessary to increase noise awareness among workers and to reduce indoor noise level through effective engineering and administrative control precautions.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Noise annoyance, Noise sensitivity, Industrial noise, Occupational noise exposure, Textile factory
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