Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: July-September | Volume: 6 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 79-87
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210714
Factor Analysis Related to Truck Mixer Driver Work Accident at PT Bosowa Beton Indonesia
Antonius Budi Trianto1, Muh. Yusuf2, Muh. Rifai3
1,2,3Department of Magister Public Heath, High School of Health Sciences Tamalatea, Makassar, Indonesia.
Corresponding Author: Antonius Budi Trianto
ABSTRACT
Background: Accidents due to work are something that is very difficult for workers to avoid, such as workers, factory employees, truck drivers and other field workers, so that they require more attention from the government, private sector and other employers as well as from the workers themselves. most commonly we often encounter on the road which causes many casualties. This study aims to determine the factors that cause work accidents on mixer truck drivers at PT Bosowa Beton.
Methods: This research uses quantitative methods with an analytical approach and a cross sectional study design, with a sample of 60 drivers.
Research Result: The variables related to the work accident of the mixer truck driver at PT Bosowa Beton are road conditions (p = 0.000 < = 0.05) and the work fatigue variable (p = 0.009 < = 0.05), as well as the variable working time with value (p = 0.04 < = 0.05) while for variables that are not related to work accidents are vehicle conditions (p = 0.355), ergonomics (p = 0.474) and smoking (p = 1,000).
Conclusion: The most dominant cause of work accidents is work fatigue, it is recommended for companies to conduct periodic testing and evaluation of workforce performance to improve work quality and detect early indications of fatigue.
Keywords: Work accident and mixer truck driver.