Exposure analysis of lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr) in workplace workshop PT. X

Abstract

Objective: The workshop (pipe repair place) owned by PT. X is potential for heavy metal exposure which can exceed the quality standards. This study is to identify and analyze the risk of heavy metal exposure from the production process and compare it with the quality standards for the workplace that have been set by the government. Methods: This research is a quantitative study using the method of environmental health risk analysis (EHRA). Result: The concentration of risk agents that could cause adverse health effects of non-carcinogenic due to lead exposure was 15 workers both realtime and lifetime, chromium exposure was 6 workers in realtime and 15 workers for lifetime. While the results of carcinogenic effects due to lead exposure were 1 worker for lifetime and chromium was 15 workers both realtime and lifetime. Conclusion: Efforts to control heavy metals can be carried out through technical engineering, administrative control, and personal protective equipment.

Keywords

• Chromium
• Environmental health risk analysis
• Industrial hygiene
• Lead
• Occupational safety and health