Evaluación de la pérdida de audición en trabajadores de transporte pesado de la empresa VIALSUR E.P. en la Ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate hearing loss in 10 heavy transport workers of VIALSUR E.P., by applying Smith's questionnaire and performing audiometry tests, the problem was analyzed based on the information gathered. Obtaining that 10% of the workers have severe hearing loss according to the score of the severity of hearing loss, however, in the audiometry tests it was determined that 90% of the operators have a mild hearing damage according to the WHO, however, only 1 of the 10 operators of heavy machinery of 63 years old obtained a 31.81% of hearing loss according to the American Medical Association (AMA). This is because they are in constant exposure to loud and intense noise due to some noise sources emitted by machinery. For this reason, control measures were presented based on the OHSAS 18001 risk management pyramid, in which engineering controls such as preventive maintenance of the machines must be carried out, and operators must use PPE such as ear muffs or ear plugs.