Waluya The International Science of Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Waluya The International Science Of Health Journal

Factors Related to Occupational Diseases in Smelter Employees PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry Site Morosi

Tri Rahayu (Mandala Waluya University, Indonesia)
Sunarsih Sunarsih (Mandala Waluya University, Indonesia)
Erwin Azizi Jayadipraja (Mandala Waluya University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

Introduction: In Indonesia, the number of cases of disease events continues to increase every year, there is no increase in PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry that is one of the largest industries in Southeast Sulawesi Province where the number of cases of occupational diseases also continues to increase. Method: Research using a cross-sectional research design. The research location is at PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry Mega industrial area of Konawe district. The sample in this study was 100 employees who worked especially in the smelter unit. To find out the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable, it was carried out using the Chi-Square test with a significant level (α= 0.05). Result: This study shows that There is a significant relationship between working hours and the incidence of occupational diseases in employees of PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry p-value = 0.000. There is a relationship between noise and the incidence of occupational diseases in employees of PT. Virtue Dragon Nickel Industry p-value=0.000. Conclusion: Working hours and noice have a relationship with the incidence of occupational diseases at PT. The Dragon of Virtue Nickel Industry.

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wish

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Dentistry Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

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The focus and scope of Waluya the International Science of Health Journal covers the development of public health science which consists of: Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Occupational Health, Health Administration and Policy, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Reproductive ...