Prototype IoT device for noise monitoring in non-industrial contexts

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63434/30286999.16

Keywords:

occupational noise, noise monitoring, internet of things¸, risk management.

Abstract

Prolonged exposure to high noise levels represents a significant risk in both industrial and non-industrial work
environments. It can cause irreversible hearing damage and non-auditory effects. Colombian legislation establishes
the obligation to evaluate this risk in work environments where emerging emerging technologies are useful.

Objective: to develop an Internet of Things device prototype for monitoring noise in non-industrial work contexts.

Materials and methods: to perform simulations to evaluate some of these tools and determine their characteristics.
These are illustrated by examples for different scenarios: 1) Compartment fires: Consolidated Model of Fire and Smoke Transport, Fire Dynamic Simulator, FireFoam. 2) Ventilation after a fire in underground spaces: VentFIRE and MFIRE. 3) Vegetation cover: Fire Dynamic Simulator and FlamMap. 4) Fire by ponding: Fire Dynamic Simulator. 5) Explosions: Ansys Fluent, Flame Acceleration Simulator, Cantera, Shock and Detonation Toolbox and XiFoam.

Results: Initial device tests included sensitivity assessment, component functioning evaluation, and adjustment of
internet connectivity parameters and web platform settings. The pilot test identified the noise level during the day and noise exposure patterns and verified the device's performance parameters in real scenarios.

Conclusions: The prototype demonstrated good performance in operation, data collection, and transmission, allowing continuous, remote, and economical monitoring. It represents an innovative contribution to occupational risk management and facilitates the implementation of emerging technologies within the framework of Industry 4.0.

Author Biographies

  • Yesenia Castro-Cely, Grupo de investigación Salud y trabajo, Facultad de Enfermería, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Colombia)

    Enfermera, Especialista en Estadística Aplicada, Magíster en Salud y Seguridad en el Trabajo, Doctora en Salud Pública.

  • Gonzalo Ricardo Novoa-Fernández, Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores (Colombia)

    Ingeniero Mecánico (Universidad Nacional de Colombia), Especialista en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (Universidad Antonio Nariño), Estudiante de la Maestría en Ingeniería – software inteligente e IoT de la Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores. 

  • Belquin Rosany Aragón-Rentería, Universidad Antonio Nariño (Colombia)

    Fonoaudiológa, Especialista en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo.

  • Mayra Alejandra Espitia-Pineda, Universidad Antonio Nariño (Colombia)

    Fisioterapeuta, Especialista en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo

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2025-07-22

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Prototype IoT device for noise monitoring in non-industrial contexts. (2025). Salud, Trabajo Y Sostenibilidad (Consejo Colombiano De Seguridad), 2(1), 43-55. https://doi.org/10.63434/30286999.16