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The high content of sulfur contained in the crater of Ijen make the area as mining areas, which are generally the mining activities traditionally carried out by workers. The sulfur miners daily inhalation of vapors of sulfur can lead to respiratory problems. Hydrogen sulfide inhibits the enzyme cytochrome oxidase as the oxygen-producing cells. Anaerobic metabolism leads to accumulation of lactic acid that can cause death and cessation of breathing. Oxygen levels in the human body should reach the normal rate in the range of 80-100%. If the measurement values below 80% then it indicates that the tissue does not get enough oxygen and will affect the productivity of miners. Up and down carrying load will require energy which causes breathing becomes faster so that inhaled hydrogen sulfide gas, which would be much more negative impact on the respiratory sulfur miners. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between exposure to high levels of hydrogen sulfide in the blood oxygen saturation sulfur miners conducted in October 2016 by pendeketan cross sectional. The research sample consisted of 38 miners in the area of Mount Ijen Banyuwangi. The analysis showed that four of the five studied variables associated with oxygen saturation levels, the variable age, the levels of hydrogen sulfide, length of employment, and efforts to limit yourself. Control measures that can be done that deep breathing exercises (deep breathing exersice), oxygen therapy, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators NP306 protector that can provide protection from lack of oxygen.
Keywords: Hydrogen Sulfide, Blood Oxygen Levels, Oxygen Saturation
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