Objective:

To systematically review and analyze the occupational noise induced hearing loss in the mining industry workers.

Method:

Critical analysis of studies retrieved by systematic review of MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, MEDES and TESEO through November 2021. The search strategy was developed by means of the descriptors «Mining», «Occupational Noise» and «Occupational Hearing Loss», as well as by using related DeCs Terms, entry Terms, Embase’s diccionary and the filters «from 2006» and English», «Spanish», «French» y «Portuguese ». Study quality was assessed using the STROBE questionnaire, and the level of evidence and grade of recommendation via the SIGN criteria.

Results:

Out of 703 references identified (all digitally) and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 articles were selected. The STROBE evaluation yielded a mean score of 14.90, and the SIGN criteria a 3 level of evidence and a D grade of recommendation. Article obsolescence was moderate (Burton-Kebler half-life: 6.00; Price index: 23.08%).

Conclusions:

This systematic review revealed an adequate level of obsolescence but degrees of evidence and recommendation limit the validity and reliability of the observations. Results indicated an association between occupational noise exposure and hearing loss in workers from the mining industry.