Relationship Between The Intensity of Noise and Blood Pressure of Operator at PT. Pupuk Iskandar Muda

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10.2991/phico-17.2018.36How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Noise Intensity; Blood Pressure; Operator; Correlation; Protective Equipment

Abstract

High noise may cause physiological impact such as increased of blood pressure (± 10 mmHg). The source of noise at factories is usually produced from turbine, compressor, pump and other processing equipment. This can affect the blood pressure of operators in PT. Pupuk Iskandar Muda Lhokseumawe fertilizer because it exceeds the threshold value, which is 85 dB. This will lead to health problems such as hearing loss, physiological disorders, to stress that causes the state of irritability, headaches, sleep disorders that result in decreased concentration in the workplace.However this cannot be ignored as it may cause a decrease in performance so that it loses efficiency and productivity. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between noise intensity with the elevated of blood pressures on the operators at PT. PupukIskandar MudaLhokseumawe. Materials and Methods: This is an observational study with cross-sectional design. The population was 144 operators at PT. PupukIskandarMuda and the samples were 60 people selected using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using spearman rank test. Results: The results showed that there was not correlation between noise intensity and systolic pressure; however there was correlation between noise intensity and diastolic blood pressure. In this paper showed that the highest noise intensity at PT. Iskandar Muda Lhokseumawe fertilizer was ammonia. Conclusions: It was recommended that the company should conduct the socialization andtraining to operators by using ear protective equipment on a regular basis to reduce the impact of noise.

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AU  - Cut Saura Salmira
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