<![CDATA[Noise in the work environment is one of the physical factors that most affect workers' health, performance, and concentration. Various international studies show that exposure to noise that exceeds the threshold not only causes hearing loss, but also has a significant impact on psychological stress, cognitive impairment, decreased productivity, and an increased risk of work accidents. This article is a literature review that analyzes 20 international journals from 2020–2025, covering the manufacturing industry, construction, marine transportation, and urban environment sectors. Other research results from Scientific Reports (2025) and Frontiers in Public Health (2025) show that noise in automotive and port plant workers can reach 90–100 dB(A), A corresponding result was found in the Frontiers in Public Health study (2025), where noise was shown to affect cortical functions that regulate attention and working memory. exhibit impulsive behavior, and experience decreased communication between individuals (Samardžić & Lakatoš, 2024). In the long run, this condition can reduce the productivity of the company systemically , ergonomic and behavioral approaches have also proven to be effective. Research from the Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2024) shows that noise awareness training can reduce the incidence of concentration disorders by up to 18%. Based on the results of a review of more than thirty international journals, it can be concluded that work environment noise has a significant impact on workers' performance and productivity, both directly and through psychological and physiological mechanisms.]]>
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