Evaluation of Heat Stress Control Worker in Kiln and Cast Shop at PT X

Abstract

PT X is a company engaged in the sanitary manufacturing sector that produces sanitary equipment. One of the production stages is molding (casting) and burning where the temperature can reach 20000C. This study aims to determine the control of heat stress that has been carried out by the company on workers in the Kiln and Cast shop area at PT X. This research is descriptivewith a cross-sectional research design, with a manufacturing company as the unit of analysis. The research was conducted by measuring the ambient temperature and the temperature received by workers in the cast shop and kiln units. The results show that the average WBGT index in the Kiln and Cast Shop area is between 30.710C-33.80C with a work pattern of 50% -75% and the workload is in the moderate category when compared to the standards set, this condition can cause workers to experience heat stressed. The recommendations given are by adding points for the provision of drinking water, so that the hydration status of workers is maintained sothat workers do not experience heat stress while working