The noise levels of a bean pick-up machine were evaluated. The experimental procedure consisted of randomized blocks, with four repetitions, with subdivided plots. The plots were composed by the declivity of 0-10; 10-20 and 20-30%. The Bean Pickup Machine velocities were 2.0; 2.5 and 3.0 km h-1. The data were interpreted by the variation analyze. The averages were compared using the Tukey test at 5% of probability. The noise levels were superior to the 85 dBA limit for eight hours of daily exposure. This is established by the NR-15 (Brasilian Legislation on Insalubrity). There was an increase in the noise levels with the declivity increment and with velocity decrease.
mechanical harvest; ergonomics; bean
