Journal of Safety Education

Risk Control of Construction Worker Hazards at Heights

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

An occupational accident is an unexpected and unplanned occurrence, including acts of violence, arising out of or in connection with work, which results in one or more workers incurring a personal injury, disease, or death. Based on data from the ILO, every year, 2.78 million workers die due to occupational accidents and occupational diseases, of which 2.4 million (86.3%) are related to both occupational accidents and diseases. In comparison, the other 380,000 workers (13.7%) are due to occupational diseases only. The purpose of this study is to determine the risk control of hazards in high-altitude workers. The research method used is descriptive observational research that focuses on events that occur and is described in the form of a narrative. The results of this study indicate that there are still many workers who have not implemented hazard risk control at height and still do not use PPE when working at height. Controls that can be carried out are control through administrative work procedures, work safety analysis, making PPE completeness standards in the project area that are more tightened, and control of using PPE at height.

Hazard Identification and Safety Education on The Clothing Convection Industry Business in Semarang

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The clothing convection industry is one of the most popular businesses, with many growing businesses in Indonesia. In this industry, there are potential hazards that may occur either from work environment factors, the use of tools or machines, or from workers. Research objective to be achieved is to identify potential hazards in the clothing convection industry X and Y. This research used descriptive research, and the sample was two workers at the clothing convection industry X and four workers at the clothing convection industry Y for the data. The sample selection used random sampling. The data analysis technique used a narrative analysis. To minimize the number of work accidents or prevent accidents in the workplace, the identification of potential hazards is carried out through hazard analysis methods; one method is HAZOPS (Hazard Operability Studies). Based on the results of identification from workers and observation using HAZOPS method to minimize potential danger that can occur in each production with safety education using video to convey information easily for workers. Education on the use of PPE is also provided so that workers have safety knowledge and awareness at work. X and Y convection have various potential dangers in the clothing convection industry. Therefore, immediate action and attention from management are needed to minimize work accidents.

PPE Education to Reduce the Risk of Workplace Accidents in The Furniture Industry

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Occupational safety and health is an important aspect in the industrial world, including the furniture industry. If a company implements the Occupational Health and Safety well, it can reduce the risk of work accidents, thereby increasing work productivity. Work accidents can occur due to workers’ negligence or suboptimal implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety System. To reduce the risk of work accidents, a risk analysis is carried out, which is one part of risk management. One of the risk analyses that can be done is by using the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) method. Risk identification in the furniture industry is based on field reviews, which then assess the severity (S), occurrence rate (O), and detection level (D). Then the assessment results are sorted to determine the highest Risk Priority Number (RPN) value variable. In the furniture production process, there are various potential hazards, with the highest RPN found in the cutting process, where a machine incident occurred with an RPN value of 120. The severity factor is given a value of 6 because the error leads to torn injuries and equipment damage, so it must be handled immediately, and there is the repair of the damage. One effort to reduce the risk of work accidents is to provide PPE at work.

Identification of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards at Paint and Welding Workshop using the HIRARC Method

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is important for every company to pay attention to. Preventing work accidents can be done by knowing the existing risks, one of which is through the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) method. Body Repair, Paint, and Welding Workshop "Family 99" is a small to medium-sized entrepreneurship that operates in car repair, paint, and welding services. The research aims to analyze the potential dangers found in the Body Repair, Paint and Welding Workshop "Family 99". Hazard identification was conducted in the workshop work area, with research respondents totaling three active workers. The data collection employed observation and interviews with a descriptive approach. According to the research results obtained from a total of 14 work stages analyzed, two stages had the highest risk value, namely the paint peeling stage with a risk value of 12, and the first, second, and third sanding stages with a risk value of 9. Controls that can be carried out to reduce risks include administrative controls and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers to work safely and comfortably.

Impact of The Use of Chemicals in Salons Around Universitas Negeri Semarang

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The use of cosmetics containing chemicals must be balanced with the risks that must be accepted, including side effects or other unwanted reactions. Groups that are vulnerable to this usually include those directly involved in using or application, one of which is salon workers. This study will discuss the impact of using chemicals in beauty salons X and Y at Universitas Negeri Semarang and one branch of another beauty salon X at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, with a total of 10 respondents. The study used a survey method with a cross-sectional research design, employing primary data collected by interviews using questionnaires and direct observation. The high level of risk for respiratory disorders and skin irritation, as obtained from data taken from beauty salon X and beauty salon Y, concludes that it is necessary to carry out controls such as labeling the ingredients used in salons, especially chemicals, rotating or shifting employees and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for salon employees who are doing treatment. The recommendations that can be given can be applied to various parties, not only to salon employees but also to owners and customers of the beauty salon itself.