ANALYSIS OF NOISE INTENSITY IN THE RAILWAY FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORK ENVIRONMENT

One example of work that has a high risk in the world railways is maintenance railway facilities. risks posed comes from noise generated activities carried out. This study used Soundlevel Meter tool to measure intensity facility environment. The measured level equivalent level. also seeks find out impact and what prevention steps have been taken. environment, especially final test, 90.82 dB. experienced includes physiological disorders, psychological disorders social disorders. Common by nurses are appearance nausea, insomnia shortness breath. feeling discomfort will diminish become less felt after some time. In sense hearing not found permanent interference. Psychological can be form discomfort, lack concentration, insomnia, emotional instability, feelings irritability colleagues superiors, tired quickly. disorder appear masking effect, which clear communication due sounds cover hearing. Noise control isolating (separating sources), periodic toolbox meetings, administrative arrangements (setting working hours nurses), providing K3 training, routine health checks, using PPE properly correctly.