ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT IN HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE MAN COMMUNITY IN JEMBER
Asmuji, Sofia Rhosma Dewi, Cahya Tribagus Hidayat
Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember
Abstract
Introduction: Household garbage man is a job that is at risk of causing illness and accidents due to work. The type of waste produced by households has diverse characteristics with all the negative impacts it causes. Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a correlative design that aims to identify the correlationship betweem the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), posture and conditions of work facilitiesand incidents of occupational accidents. This study is involving 50 respondents taking by simple random sampling from 73 people who work as garbage man. The data collected using a questionnaires and observation sheets. Data analysis used the Spearman-s Rho statistical test with α = 0.05. Result: The result show the used of personal protective equipment (boots) is related to accident due to work (p value :0.004; α = 0.05; r :0.398). The use of personal protective equipment (gloves) is related to accident due to work (p value : 0.005 α = 0.05: r:0.388). Proper postural body is related to accident due to work (p value :0.015; α = 0.05; r:-0,343). Condition of work facilities are related to accident due to work (p value : 0.026; α = 0.05; r:0.315). Conclution: The use of proper personal protective equipment, supported by work facilities and good posture can reduce accidents at work.
Keywords: occupational accidents, garbage man community, households
Topic: Health Science