Análise de Riscos e Estratégias de Controle em Ambientes Produtivos com Ruídos: Uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Noise is a recurring physical agent in industrial environments and is linked to hearing loss, physiological changes, and reduced performance. This study aimed to analyze, through a literature review, how noise has been addressed in productive environments and what control strategies have been proposed within the context of operations management. The adopted methodology was a qualitative bibliographic review, based on 58 technical-scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025, obtained from databases such as SciELO, CAPES, Engineering Village, BDTD, among others. The analysis was structured around four categories: noise as a physical risk, effects of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), diagnostic and monitoring methods, and the integration of strategies with management systems. The results show that noise control still relies mainly on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), with limited implementation of engineering solutions and weak connection to ergonomics, layout, or maintenance routines. In most cases, sound data—when collected—do not influence operational decisions. The study concludes that noise can be treated as a technical variable, acting as a signal of failure and as a decision-making indicator for safety, work organization, and system performance.