المجلة الدولية للعلوم والتقنية

Noise implying sound that is loud, unpleasant, or unexpected, that results in inconvenience and anxiety. The noise originates from human activities, especially the urbanization and the development of industry within residential neighborhoods. In this study, industrial noise levels were practically quantified for five locations within Al-Zawiya Oil Refining Company, furthermore, The noise levels were theoretically calculated at various distances within the study area, within a radius of 5000 meters, where the center being the company's headquarter. The impact of noise on the company's employees and residents around was evaluated via an environmental survey using a questionnaire with carefully selected questions. The study population included 105 workers in the company and 100 residents within the study area. We concluded that the employees were exposed to high noise levels, resulted in physical and psychological health hazards over the medium and long term, Indicating the lack of proper noise protection Despite all the safety measures provided by the company. Furthermore, The study shown that the area located at a distance of less than 3500 meters from the company's headquarters has been exposed to different grades of high level noise within varying grades, depending on the distance from the company's headquarters, However, All values reported have exceeded the acceptable noise limit. This was clearly evident in the responses from the population residing within the study area, as they have expressed their concerns regarding these sounds and the impact of this on all aspects of their lives. This was due to the lack of a proper noise reduction measures provided by the company. That being said, it is of notice that the study was limited to five locations from which the noise was originating and did not expand to include all other possible sources within the company. Keywords: Industrial noise, Al-Zawiya Oil Refining Company, World Health Organizations WHO, OSHA organizations