Analisis Deskriptif Tentang Faktor Risiko Heat Strain pada Pekerja Area Panas di Industri Fabrikasi Pipa Baja

Abstract

Hot work environments are a key risk factor for heat strain among workers, particularly in high-temperature production areas such as the tube mill and galvanizing processes. This study aimed to describe the distribution of heat strain and its contributing risk factors. A descriptive quantitative method was used with total sampling of 36 respondents. Data were collected through direct measurements and questionnaires, covering work climate, physical workload, age, body mass index, and water intake. The results showed that most workers experienced moderate to very high levels of heat strain. Workers exposed to substandard work climates, heavy physical workloads, aged ? 40 years, with high BMI, and consuming less than 8 glasses of water per day tended to have higher heat strain levels. These findings highlight the importance of managing thermal risk through environmental controls, workload management, and adequate hydration practices.