PENGARUH PAJANAN PARTIKEL KARBOFURAN TERHADAP KELUHAN SUBJEKTIF PEKERJA DI BAGIAN PRODUKSI PT PETROKIMIA KAYAKU GRESIK

Abstract

PT Petrokimia Kayaku Gresik is a company engaged in the field of pesticides.  Its production
process is divided into several parts: liquid, powder (granules), solids and biological fertilizers
production. The production process includes process of making Petrofur products that use
carbofuran raw material that cause dust resulting direct exposure to workers in production section.
Identification toward characteristics of production worker showed that some workers did not wear
personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves, therefore subjective complaints and
health problems appeared.
Research was conducted analytically with cross sectional approach. Dust was measured by using
HVDS and questionnaire to 30 people. This study used statistical test of "Chi Square" with α = 0.05
to determine effect of carbofuran particle on subjective complaints of workers in production
section.
Result of the research showed that carbofuran particle level exceeded Ministry of Health TLV of
Kepmenkes No.1405/Menkes/SK/XI/2002 by 0.09 and 0.07. After statistical test, there was no
influence between the particles of carbofuran on subjective complaints of workers (p=0.080), work
period (p=0.468), nevertheless, there was influence between age and subjective complaints
(p=0.45).
This study concludes that there was no effect of carbofuran particle level on subjective complaints.
The company should pay attention on dust control technically, administratively and provide
personal protective equipment to prevent complaints and health problems in workers in production
section.