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There were 6 characteristics component work factor as independent variable, based on statistical test result
using chi square analysis between work factor with welders flash complaint on worker at electrical welding
workshop Sidosermo area showed there were 5 component have relationship with welders flash complaint
like work periode (0.017), duration of work(0.010), welding location (0.018), electric current welding (0.024)
and diameter welding wire (0.010).
Welder's Flash is an inflammatory state of corneal tissue due to sunlight (natural) or other artificial UV light
sources such as in welding activities. Based on the interviews with respondents related to welder's flash
complaints,14 people feel pain complaints on the eyes. The complaints of eye disorders are felt by most
respondents in the form Blurred vision and eyes feel gritty, other complaints felt by the worker in the eyes
was glare and eyes burned, eyes feel sore and a lot of tears.
Duration of work is length of time which workers use doing welding in a day, most of the
respondents in this research have duration of work more than 8 hour/day. The effect the eyes of
these workers exposed to UV light with continuous frequency while for restore cornea function
at least the eye should rest for 24-48 hours without contact with welding equipment and direct
sunlight source.
There is relationship between welding location with welders flash complain, because most of
the workers do welding at indoor workshop so the perceived UV radiation are really sourced
from the welding process, so UV radiation ray from welding process is the one of hazard
potential which may cause welders flash complaint.
Electric current and diameter of welding wire have relationship with welders flash complaint
because sparks will continue to increased along with the increase in electric current. Increased
electric current strength will effect decline the worker's safe time with no personal protective
equipment, especially the eye-protective equipment, will also affect the visibility of the worker
to the sparks
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Public Health Conference
Improving Occupational Health and Safety to Increase the Quality of Life Towards Safe, Health, and Productive
Community
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