Abstract:

Noise pollution is one of the most important environmental problems awaiting a solution today. Therefore, in this study the noise was measured in the clinical corridors of the KSU Medical School Hospital in order to determine the level and dose of noise in the hospital environment, which is one of the areas that the community is widely using. In all the corridors of the hospital with a total of 10 clinical corridors from Monday to Friday 08:00-09:07, 10:00-11:01, 12:00-13:01, 14:00-15:01, 15:01 and 16:00-17:01 hours, the noise intensity was measured as dB(A) with the Testo 815 noise meter. Measures were made for an average of 15 minutes at each point and repeated at least three times. The equivalent noise level (Leq) calculated from the measurement results varies between 27.39 and 50.68 dBA. Most of the Leq values calculated for many corridors are T.C. It is greater than the limit value of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the DSÖ (35 dBA). However, it has been found that the noise dosage values calculated for the corridors of the KSU Medical School Hospital (except the ground floor) are less than the acceptable noise dosage values (D≤1) determined by the authorized institution or organization.

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