FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN GANGGUAN PENDENGARAN PADA TENAGA KERJA PT BNT BENGKULU TENGAH

Abstract

Continuous and uncertainty noise exposure have possibility in disruption of hearing.
These disorders can be both temporary and permanent, besides the noise also can lead to a sense
of uncomfortable, anxiety, stress, the increased of heart rate, as well as other disorders of Occupational
Accidents (KAK), Occupational Diseases and Diseases of Employment increased in the
last three years since the year 2012 until 2014 amounted to 5%, 7% and 10%. This study aimed
to know the factors associated with hearing loss in labor of PT BNT. This research used observational
with cross sectional approach. The sample in this research amounted to 56 people
with purposive sampling technique. Data were analised using univariat, bivariat Chi Square
and simple multivariate regress logistic regression. There was a significant relationship among
the use of PPE of employment, labor knowledge of employment, age of employment, the period
of employment, the level of noise with hearing loss of labor of PT BNT. The most dominant factor
affecting hearing loss occurs was work period with Exp (B) 23.889. The use of Personal Protection
Tool for workers, especially Ears Protection in every working chance in the process of
continuous employment, increase the habit of using whether with or without supervision, maintain
Personal Protection Tool individually and continuously and for PT BNT In the process of
personal protective equipment should be fully prepared, especially Ear Protection Tool Equipment,
check the health workforce in the process periodically and regularly, especially the auditory
system, Enforce reward for workers who use Personal Protection Tool continuously and punishment
for workers who often do not use Personal Protection Tool.