Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Standards in Health Care Facilities

Abstract

Background: The number of work accidents in 2017
was recorded at 123,041 cases, then increased in 2018 by
173,105 cases and reached a loss of 1.2 trillion. Efforts
to prevent occupational accidents and occupational
diseases must be carried out by managers or employers of
workplaces in Indonesia. One of the workplaces that has
the potential danger of work accidents and occupational
diseases is the Health Service Facility. Potential hazards
in health care facilities threaten medical and non-medical
personnel, patients, and patient. Aim: To determine the the
implementation of the occupational health safety (OHS)
standard in health care facilities in Sleman Regency.
Methods: A qualitative research method with case study
design at three health care facilities in the Regency of
Sleman. The informants were taken using purposive
sampling. There were 12 informants for this research.
They are are the management of the workplace, and worker
representatives from each section. Result: OHS standards
in the form of hazard potential identification and risk
control have not been implemented proactively. Standard
precautions have been implemented in accordance with
statutory provisions. Ergonomic aspects that have not been
implemented properly are the workspace layout settings.
Regular health checks for workers, but immunization has
not been given to all workers at risk. Physical activity
as an indicator of a clean and healthy behavior has not
been carried out regularly. OHS aspect of facilities and
infrastructure has been implemented in accordance with
standards. Emergency or disaster preparedness activities
including fire, hazardous material and waste management
have met the standards. Several health service facilities
have not yet carried out solid waste sorting. Conclusion:
OHS standards have not been fully implemented by health
service facilities.