ANALYSIS OF FACTORS POTENTIALLY HARMFUL TO HEALTH IN THE STUDIO OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARAÍBA (UFPB)

Acoustic, mechanical, electromagnetic, and environmental analyses in the Control Room of the Audiovisual Production Studio of the Department of Digital Media at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) to elucidate exposure conditions to low-frequency waves (Findeis & Peters 2004; Venslauskas et al. 2017; Pedersen 2008; Broner 2011), high sound pressure levels (SPL) (Dias et al. 2019; Sonoda & Pontes 2018), variations in temperature and relative humidity, magnitudes of mechanical vibrations (Findeis & Peters 2004; Everest 2001), and electromagnetic waves (Kliap & Kuryk 2002) in the aforementioned work environment, potentially capable of causing harm to the health of the professionals and students involved. Data collection will employ various locally installed measuring instruments, such as spectrum analyzers, decibel meters, thermal hygrometers, and three-dimensional triaxial accelerometers (Beranek & Mellow 2019; Bouten et al. 1997; Bruneau & Potel 2009; Everest 2001; Fahy & Walker 2018; Howard & Angus 2001; Rossing 2007; Sonoda & Pontes 2018; Sonoda 2023), which will electronically transmit data to an online spreadsheet throughout the research data collection period. The data obtained will be subjected to statistical analysis (Sonoda 2023; Elston 2018; Kattan & Vickers 2020) to elucidate acoustic, mechanical, environmental, and electromagnetic conditions that may be detrimental to work in the aforementioned environment, in terms of possible health impacts and/or temporary or irreversible hearing damage. It is expected that the research will yield irrefutable scientific evidence in line with the investigation's objectives, helping to clarify potential health impacts. Possible conclusions include demonstrating not only whether health risks exist in the aforementioned work environment, but also the potential health impacts on the professionals and students involved.