THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE STONE CHISEL INDUSTRY ASSESSED FROM ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH, ECOSYSTEM QUALITY, AND RESOURCES
Retno Rusdjijati(a*),Agus Widodo(b), Jack Roebijoso(c), dan Harsuko Riniwati (d)

a) Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang
*rusdjijati[at]ummgl.ac.id
b) c) d) Universitas Brawijaya Malang


Abstract

Stone chisels are a regional superior product in Magelang Regency, Central Java. The total number of stone chisel industries that have been identified is 181 units involving 456 workers. The process of producing stone chisels has an impact that has the potential to cause harm to workers and the environment. The results show that measurement of the noise level at the stone chisel center of Sedayu, Muntilan, are an average of 104.13 dB- 98.51 dB- and 102.78 dB which are sourced from production machines. The noise level exceeds the NAB stipulated by the Minister of Manpower Decree Number 51 / Men / 1999, namely 85 dB for a maximum working time of 8 hours/day. The results of an examination of the hearing condition of 30 workers showed that 46.6% of respondents experienced moderate deafness. The results of the measurement of dust levels show a value that also exceeds the TLV, namely 15.49 mg / m3. TLV for dust levels according to the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Regulation Number 5 of 2018 concerning Occupational Safety and Health in the Work Environment is 10 mg / m3. The results of the examination of the respiratory conditions of 30 workers showed that 66.6% of respondents experienced mild lung restrictions. Therefore, this study was conducted to further identify the impact of the stone chisel industry on human health, ecosystem quality, and resources. Data collection was carried out through observation and interviews with stone chisel industry players, and data analysis using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). the resources most affected are fossil fuels. Human health is most affected by the existence of the stone carving industry, followed by resources and finally ecosystem quality. This must be the concern of all parties, especially the Government in providing optimal protection for workers for the sake of sustainability.

Keywords: stone chisel industry, LCA, human health, ecosystem quality, resources

Topic: Life Sciences

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