The Causes Analysis of Pulmonary Function Disorders at Semen X Company

Abstract

Abstract. The cement industry is the largest manufacturing industry, vital for sustainable development, and very risky for workers to be exposed to dust in various processes, including production. Continuous exposure to dust can cause pulmonary function disorders. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between dust exposure, age, length of work, working period, use of PPE (masks), smoking habits, and pulmonary function disorders in labor. This research used an observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample was a total population of 38 male workers at Semen X company, engaged in the cement bagging industry as business activities. Data collection was by interviewing respondents, measuring the level of inhaled dust with a personal dust sampler, and checking the lung capacity with a spirometer. Data analysis was performed bivariate with the chi-square test. The results showed that there was a relationship between the use of PPE (mask) (p = 0.006) with pulmonary function disorders.

Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Gejala Subjektif Gangguan Pernapasan pada Pekerja Industri Mebel di Distrik Abepura

“…Namun, pekerja dengan tingkat debu yang dihirup >1,0 mg/m 3 cenderung memiliki risiko lebih besar 3,067 kali mengalami gangguan fungsi paruparu dibandingkan pekerja dengan kadar debu <1,0 mg/m 3 . (8) Penelitian lain dari Pali tahun 2019, dari 8 industri mebel yang berada di Kota Jayapura, didapati bahwa kadar debu seluruh industri mebel tersebut (100%) tidak memenuhi standar sesuai NAB yaitu 10 mg/m³. Kebanyakan industri mebel terutama di Distrik Abepura merupakan sektor informal, memiliki 5 jam kerja yang tidak menentu, tidak memiliki jaminan kesehatan, dan perlindungan ketenagakerjaan yang layak.…”

“…Namun, pekerja dengan tingkat debu yang dihirup >1,0 mg/m 3 cenderung memiliki risiko mengalami gangguan fungsi paru-paru 3,067 kali lebih besar dibanding pekerja dengan kadar debu <1,0 mg/m 3 . (8) Penelitian yang juga selaras dilakukan Saputra & Haryono tahun 2016 pada karyawan di PT. Madubaru Kabupaten Bantul, menjelaskan tidak ada hubungan antara penggunaan APD dengan gangguan saluran napas.…”