Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Muhammad Bagus Fachrudin ¹, Dani Nasirul Haqi ¹, Putri Ayuni Alayyannur ¹, Noeroel Widajati ¹, Yenni Rohma Wijaya ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, 60115 East Java, ID

Abstract

The analytical chemistry laboratory is one of laboratories at Universitas Airlangga which is often used in conducting analytical chemistry practicum activities and research for lecturers and students. In this analytical chemistry laboratory there are various chemicals and activities that are at high risk of causing danger, especially the exposure to toxic chemicals that can lead to risk of poisoning in students and laboratory staff. The purpose of this study was to apply the HIRADC method as an effort to prevent the risk of accidents and work-related illness in laboratory users. This research method is observational by observing the source of danger and the control efforts that have been made. From the results of the identification of hazards that have been made it is known that there are 10 potential hazards that can cause 10 risks. After doing the risk assessment, it is known that there are 4 low risks, 2 medium risks, 2 high risk, and 2 extreme risks. Control efforts have been made to minimize any risks. The recommendations that can be given from this study are the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is in accordance with the hazards in the laboratory as well as training on how to use the PPE.

Keywords

HIRADC, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Risk.

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Suherdin ¹, Noeroel Widajati ¹, Ratna Dian Kurniawati ², Abdul Rohim Tualeka ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, ID
2 Bachelor Programme in Public Health, Bhakti Kencana Institute of Health Science Bandung, ID

Abstract

There have been many accidents and occupational diseases caused by weak risk management efforts. Risk management can be carried out by starting with a risk assessment. Risk assessment is an important aspect of occupational health and safety. The pharmaceutical industry has a high risk of occupational health and safety. This study aims to identify the level of occupational health and safety risks and provide control recommendations. This research is descriptively using the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) method. The results of the identification show that from 19 work steps 10 of which include high risk, 8 including moderate risk and 1 low risk. The hazards identified include chemical, physical, ergonomic and fire hazards. High risks include hazards originating from chemicals as raw materials for making drugs. Several control measures have been taken, but to ensure worker health and safety, additional efforts should be made such as noise suppression personal protective equipment, special masks for use in chemical hazards and work accident emergency response procedures. Risk communication at the drug company is going well.

Keywords

Risk Assessment, Risk Management Risk Communication, Job Safety Analysis, Drugs Industries.

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