POTENSI KECELAKAAN KERJA PADA PERIKANAN BAGAN APUNG DI PPN PALABUHANRATU, JAWA BARAT

Abstract

This study focused on lift net fishery activity on its boat carrier. The activity on this transports is the most dangerous potential risk. The limited work area on the boat, with a large number of passengers and added weight of the quantity of goods transported can cause a high chance of accidents. The condition is also exacerbated by the situation on transports that no passenger uses safety equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE), and also the unavailability of these equipment in the boat. The study were aimed to identify the potential hazard or risk during operating of the bagan apung, and to identify the fishermen knowledge in working safety. The method used in this study is a case study method on the potential for work accident in boat carrier and lift net in Palabuhanratu. Primary data were obtained by interview through questionnaire. Secondary data were obtained through literature study concerning fishermen safety occupational. Job Safety Analysis (JSA) was used to examine the working method and the potential hazard at every step of the boat carrier and the bagan apung fishery activity. The result showed that, (1) based on Job Safety Analysis the risk arising were categorized into 3 of accident which were not severe (88%), severe (12%) and very severe (0%); (2) The fishermen having knowledge were categorized as good enough regarding occupational safety and procedures work on a boat. However, lack of awareness of the relevant agencies and fishermen in the management and implementation of work safety procedures in PPN Palabuhanratu had not been implemented properly.