Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health (JIHOH)
Vol 3, No 1 (2018): New Dimensions of Occupational Health and Industrial Safety

FACTORS RELATED TO THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN SHIPYARD WELDERS

Rizky Agung Firnando (Universitas Airlangga)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Oct 2018

Abstract

Welders can be exposed to occupational hazard. One way to prevent is by using proper PPE.There are many factors that relate to the use of PPE in welders. This was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. The population of the study was welders of PT. X's Commerce Ship Division. The number of the sample was 52 welders who was selected randomly. Data were collected by means of questionnaires and observation checklist. The results of this study were welders of PT. X's Commerce Ship Division used enough personal protective equipment. There was significant correlation between antecedent variable (i.e. perceptions about potential hazards and PPE usage) with the used of PPE. Consequence variable (i.e. reward) was significantly correlate with the used of PPE. It can be concluded that perceptions about potential hazards and PPE usage,and reward are factors that relate to the use of PPE in welders of PT. X Commercial Ship Division. The suggestion is evaluate the reward system for the suitability of the use of personal protective equipment in welders.Keyword: determinant factors, the use of personal PPE, welders 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIHOH

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Environmental Science Health Professions Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Public Health

Description

The journal primarily publishes original research articles but also welcomes review papers, short communications, commentaries on pressing issues, and case studies. Topics of high priority include: Occupational health and safety Industrial hygiene Ergonomics Fire protection systems Accident ...