<![CDATA[Abstrak Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan literasi kimia lingkungan pada pekerja tambang batuan terkait bahaya paparan debu mineral. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Desa Perampuan dengan melibatkan 17 peserta yang dipilih secara purposive berdasarkan tingkat keterlibatan dalam aktivitas penambangan. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan partisipatif berbasis edukasi kontekstual melalui tahapan persiapan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Kegiatan edukasi dilakukan melalui penyuluhan interaktif dan diskusi partisipatif yang disertai dengan arahan penggunaan masker sebagai upaya sederhana dalam mengurangi paparan debu. Evaluasi dilakukan menggunakan desain one-group pre-test post-test dan dianalisis menggunakan indeks N-Gain. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan skor rata-rata peserta dari pre-test ke post-test dengan nilai N-Gain sebesar 0,65 yang termasuk kategori sedang. Secara kualitatif, peserta menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman dan kesadaran terhadap bahaya debu mineral serta pentingnya penggunaan masker saat bekerja. Dengan demikian, kegiatan edukasi yang dilakukan terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi kimia lingkungan dan mendorong perubahan perilaku menuju praktik kerja yang lebih aman. Kata kunci: literasi kimia lingkungan; debu mineral; N-Gain; edukasi kontekstual. Abstract This community service activity aimed to improve environmental chemistry literacy among stone mining workers regarding the hazards of mineral dust exposure. The activity was conducted in Perampuan Village involving 17 participants selected purposively based on their involvement in mining activities. The method used was a participatory approach based on contextual education through preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages. Educational activities were carried out through interactive lectures and participatory discussions accompanied by guidance on mask usage as a simple measure to reduce dust exposure. Evaluation was conducted using a one-group pre-test post-test design and analyzed using the N-Gain index. The results showed an increase in participants’ average scores from pre-test to post-test with an N-Gain value of 0.65, categorized as moderate. Qualitatively, participants demonstrated improved understanding and awareness of mineral dust hazards and the importance of wearing masks during work. Therefore, the educational activity was effective in improving environmental chemistry literacy and encouraging safer work practices. Keywords: environmental chemistry literacy; mineral dust; N-Gain; contextual education. ]]>
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