THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK CONTROL AND THE INCIDENCE OF WORK-RELATED DISEASES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF TNI AD LEVEL III CIREMAI HOSPITAL CIREBON CITY

Data on work accidents and occupational diseases in Indonesia have not been
comprehensively managed. Routine reporting of cases from companies to labor agencies,
from regional (provincial) to central agencies (Directorate General of Supervision of
Manpower and Occupational Health and Safety - Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of
Indonesia), has not been optimal. In 2021, there were 7,298 reported cases with 9,224
affected workers. This study aims to determine the relationship between occupational
health and safety risk control and the incidence of Occupational Diseases (OD) among
healthcare workers in the Emergency Department of TNI AD Level III Ciremai Hospital,
Cirebon City.

This research uses a quantitative method with an analytical correlation design and a cross-
sectional approach. The sample in this study consists of 31 professional healthcare

providers in the Emergency Installation of TNI AD Level III Ciremai Hospital, Cirebon
City, including nurses and midwives. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling,
utilizing observation sheets and questionnaires. Data analysis employed frequency
distribution tests and chi-square tests with an alpha level of 5%.
In terms of Occupational Health and Safety Risk Control at TNI AD Level III Ciremai
Hospital’s Emergency Department, it was found that more than half of the respondents
(87.5%) had implemented risk control measures effectively. Regarding the incidence of
Occupational Diseases among healthcare workers in the Emergency Department of TNI
AD Level III Ciremai Hospital, Cirebon City, it was found that more than half of the
respondents (74.2%) did not experience occupational diseases. There is a significant
relationship between Occupational Health and Safety Risk Control and the incidence of
Occupational Diseases among healthcare workers in the Emergency Department of TNI
AD Level III Ciremai Hospital, Cirebon City, with a chi-square test result showing (p value
= 0.006 < α 0.05).
Healthcare workers in the Emergency Department of TNI AD Level III Ciremai Hospital,
Cirebon City, are expected to better understand and diligently follow the Occupational
Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) established by the K3RS Unit.
They should also remind and admonish colleagues who neglect or fail to adhere to K3RS
practices.