Periodicals of Occupational Safety and Health

Hazards and Risks Identification in Swimming Activities at the Oya River

2025-08-04T05:21:07+00:00

Background: Accidents in tourist attractions are very common, especially in natural tourism. Many factors can affect incidents at tourist attractions, whether they are factors from visitors, managers, safety facilities, or tourist locations. In 2023, there were 2 tourists who drowned because they were dragged by the flow of the Oya River in Kapanewon Imogiri, Bantul. As a result of the incident, several tourist attractions around it were temporarily closed to evaluate tourism management. For this reason, it is necessary to identify tourist safety hazards and risks. The purpose of this study is to identify the dangers and risks of swimming activities in the Oya River. Methods: this study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive type of research and uses a case study approach. The number of informants in this study amounted to 4 people consisting of 1 tourism manager, 1 land owner, and 2 tourists. Results: The results of the study show that there are types of hazards in the Kedung Parangan tourist attraction, namely gravity hazards, movement hazards, biological hazards, temperature hazards, and radiation hazards. The results of the risk assessment carried out using the risk table obtained results for all tourism activities, namely 16 low risk levels, 1 medium risk level and 1 high risk level. Conclusion: The potential danger that has a high level of risk is found in the potential danger of underheating that is at risk of cramping.

Analysis of Active Fire Protection System in Building X of Yogyakarta City

2026-01-28T09:28:46+00:00

Background: A fire is a disaster that can occur at any time and bring material loss, environmental damage, and loss of life. In 2024, in the city of Yogyakarta, there will be 30 cases of fires in buildings that function as residences. One of the buildings at risk of fire is the hotel building. Suara Muhammadiyah (SM) Tower as a hotel has a potential fire hazard including coming from the kitchen, electrical panel room and electrical short circuit. This study aims to analyze the active fire protection system at “X” Yogyakarta. Methods: This type of research is a qualitative research that uses a case study approach. In this study, the total number of informants involved was 3 people, consisting of 1 manager as a key informant, 1 head of engineering as the main informant and 1 security person as a supporting informant. Results: The results of the study show that the “X” Yogyakarta building has a complete active protection system such as alarms and detectors, sprinklers, hydrants and fire extinguishers. However, there are active protection systems that do not meet the applicable reference standards. Conclusion: The active fire protection system in the “X” Yogyakarta Building is mostly in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works (Permen PU) No. 26 of 2008. However, there are still four partially functional elements and one non-functional element

Analysis of Portable Fire Extinguishers and Evacuation Facilities Based on National Regulations

2026-02-11T12:45:48+00:00

Background:

Adi Satria Abadi is a manufacturing enterprise specializing in the production of sheepskin-based golf gloves. The facility stores various hazardous substances, including chemical agents, sheepskin, and other highly combustible raw materials. Consequently, the implementation of a robust fire protection system is imperative to ensure operational safety. Given the intensive nature of production activities within the premises, an adequate fire suppression and prevention infrastructure is essential to mitigate potential fire-related risks. Method: This research employs a qualitative approach utilizing a case study design. Data collection was conducted through structured interviews with three key informants: the Occupational Health and Safety (K3) Secretary, a Human Resources Department (HRD) representative, and the Fire Emergency Response Team (Red Team). A purposive sampling technique was utilized, supplemented by direct field observations and comprehensive documentation. Results: The findings indicate that the active fire protection systems, specifically portable fire extinguishers (APAR), generally align with the Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. PER.04/MEN/1980, although certain deficiencies persist. Similarly, evacuation facilities—encompassing evacuation routes, emergency exits, corridors, and assembly points largely adhere to the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration Regulation No. PER.16/MEN/2008, yet require further rectification. Conclusion: Therefore, it is recommended that the enterprise immediately replace corroded fire extinguishers and formulate formal organizational policies regarding evacuation facilities to effectively minimize fire hazards.

The Relationship Between Unsafe Action and Work Accidents in Production Workers in CV. SP Aluminum, Yogyakarta

2025-10-27T07:28:31+00:00

Background: Based on data from the Social Security Administration Agency (BPJS) Employment, it is stated that in 2019-2021 cases of work accidents continue to increase. According to Heinrich's domino theory, 88% of work accidents are caused by unsafe action, 10% are caused by unsafe conditions, and 2% are unavoidable (acts of God). CV. SP Aluminum is an aluminum craft industry in Yogyakarta engaged in casting, melting, and household appliances such as pans, pots, boilers, and others. From the results of interviews with workers, it was found that as many as 4 people had suffered scratches and 2 people had suffered injuries to their legs. Work accidents that occur are caused by unsafe action carried out by workers during the production process. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between unsafe action and work accidents in production workers in CV. SP Aluminum Yogyakarta City. Methods: This study used a Cross Sectional research design with Chi-Square analysis. The sample of this study amounted to 52 people obtained by total sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire to find out the work accidents experienced and unsafe behaviors carried out by the respondents. Results: The results showed that there was a relationship between unsafe action (ρ= 0.001; PR=0.463) with work accidents in production workers at CV. SP Aluminum Yogyakarta City. Conclusion: There is a relationship between unsafe action and work accidents in production workers in CV. SP Aluminum Yogyakarta City.

Fire Management Analysis at Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta

2026-02-07T05:54:26+00:00

Background: Fire management is a systematic series that includes prevention, countermeasures, and post-fire rehabilitation. The fire incident due to an electrical short circuit that occurred in the practicum room of Campus 4 of Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD) shows that fire risk management has not been optimal, especially related to institutional policies. This study aims to analyze the implementation of fire management at Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta. The research used a qualitative descriptive design with a phenomenological approach and was carried out on Campus 1 to Campus 5 of UAD. Informants were selected by purposive sampling. Method: Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, field observations, and analysis of related documents, with instruments in the form of interview guidelines and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, categorization, narrative presentation, and conclusion drawn, while data validity is ensured through triangulation of techniques and sources. Results: The results of the study show that at the prevention stage, UAD already has organizations and procedures, coaching and training programs, fire protection systems, fire inspections, and hazard control. However, a formal fire and hazard identification policy is not yet available. At the countermeasures stage, UAD already has a fire emergency response team involving security officers on each campus. Meanwhile, at the rehabilitation stage, post-fire investigation and reporting activities have been carried out, but the official fire audit has not been carried out. Conclusion: It is concluded that fire management at Ahmad Dahlan University has been partially operational, but it still needs policy strengthening, formal hazard identification, and fire audits to achieve a comprehensive fire management system.