Evaluación de riesgo por ruido ocupacional en el aeropuerto Guaymaral Flaminio Suarez Camacho

Abstract

Noise is one of the main physical agents present in work environments, especially in activities related to the aeronautical sector, where takeoff, landing, and engine operation generate high levels of sound pressure. Continuous exposure to these levels can cause adverse health effects in workers, such as auditory fatigue, progressive hearing loss, and impaired concentration and work performance. At general aviation airports, such as Guaymaral Flaminio Suárez Camacho Airport, operational activities include flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, and official operations, creating a variable and potentially hazardous acoustic environment for personnel working in different areas. In Colombia, the assessment of occupational noise is governed by regulations such as Resolution 8321 of 1983 and Resolution 1792 of 1990, which establish criteria for its measurement and control. In this context, sound level measurement allows for the identification of critical areas and the estimation of hearing risk in workplaces. On the other hand, there are few systematic studies that evaluate occupational noise. Complaints have been reported by operators of the same establishment due to the noise generated, raising concerns about compliance with the limits established by environmental regulations and about the long-term effects on the health and quality of life of nearby residents and workers. Therefore, this study focuses on evaluating occupational noise levels in operational areas of the airport.