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The high content of sulfur contained in the crater of Ijen make the area as a mining region, where mining activity in general traditionally done by employees. According to research Anwar et al. (2015) risk in the mining process as a whole the highest sulfur is inhaled noxious gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a very high risk level category (very high). The sulfur miners daily inhalation of vapors of sulfur can cause respiratory problems. Hydrogen sulfide inhibits the enzyme cytochrome oxidase as the oxygen-producing cells. Anaerobic metabolism leads to the accumulation of lactic acid, which can cause death and cessation of breathing (US EPA, 2003).
Oxygen levels in the human body should reach the normal rate in the range of 80-100%. If the measurement is below 80%, it indicates that the tissue does not get enough oxygen and will affect the productivity of miners. Up and down carrying the burden will require energy that causes breathing becomes faster so that inhaled hydrogen sulfide gas will be more to breathe including H2S which is certainly a negative impact on the respiratory health of sulfur miners.
This study aimed to analyze the association between exposure to H2S in blood oxygen levels in the sulfur miners in the area of Mount Ijen Banyuwangi. The study was conducted on October 22, 2016 until October 30, 2016, with observational analytic with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all sulfur mine workers in the area of Mount Ijen Banyuwangi. Minimum sample can represent in this study were 38 respondents. Sampling using accidental sampling and data collection is done by using a questionnaire and measurement using a pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen saturation and toxic gas detector to measure the levels of H2S in the air. In this study, data analysis techniques used were analyzed using Pearson statistical test at 95% significance level (α = 0.05).
The majority of respondents had higher levels of oxygen saturation between 80% to 95% (progressive hypoxia), aged over 30 years, has been working for 5-10 years old working for ≥ 8 hours a day and rest for ≤ 16 hours a day and always restrict themselves exposure to H2S. Of hydrogen sulphide in sulfur miners working environment (where sublimation sulfur) obtained an average of 82.25 ppm and above NAV. Based on the results of correlation Pearson correlation (correlation) between levels of H2S strong and blood oxygen saturation levels in sulfur miners in the area of Mount Ijen Banyuwangi with r = -0.636 and significance of 0.000 p <0.05. Besides, there is the relationship of individual factors (age) and occupational factors (H2S levels, working time, and effort to restrict yourself) with blood oxygen saturation levels. However, there was no correlation between job (working hours) and blood oxygen saturation levels in sulfur miners in the area of Mount Ijen Banyuwangi. Efforts to control if workers experienced the severity of blood oxygen levels of less than 80% (hypoxia) can do deep breathing exercises (deep breathing exersice) and oxygen therapy.
Advice can be given by researchers for miners is necessary to raise awareness of occupational safety and health, among others, always use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators NP306 protector which can give protection from lack of oxygen and pollution by H2S gas particles at work. While the company. Arielle temples provide personal protective equipment such as respirators NP306 for sulfur mine workers at work and socialize regularly (safety talk and safety induction) to employees at least once a week.
Abstract
The high content of sulfur contained in the crater of Ijen make the area as a mining region, where mining activity in general traditionally done by employees. The sulfur miners daily inhalation of vapors of sulfur can cause respiratory problems. Hydrogen sulfide inhibits the enzyme cytochrome oxidase as the oxygen-producing cells. Anaerobic metabolism leads to the accumulation of lactic acid, which 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 is below 80%, it indicates that the tissue does not get enough oxygen and will affect the productivity of miners. Up and down carrying the burden will require energy that causes breathing becomes faster so that inhaled hydrogen sulfide gas, which of course will be more negatively b
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