The Incidence of Dermatitis Analysis Based on Individual Characteristics of Metal Plating Workers in Sidoarjo

Abstract

Metal plating industry using hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) for main ingredient to coat metal. Chromium when contact with the body can cause various health effects. This study were analized the individual characteristics and the incidence of dermatitis on metal plating workers in Sidoarjo. This was a qualitative descriptive study using cross sectional design. Data were collected by questionnaire, observation sheet, interview guides and diagnosis sheet. Respondents were total population by the number of 10 metal plating workers. The individual characteristics sub-variables were age, type of work, working period and use of PPE. The incidence of dermatitis in the metal plating sub-variables were skin burn, dermal necrosis, dermal edema, erythema, skin redness and itching and chrome holes ulceration. There was a strong correlation between age and the incidence of skin burn (r = 0.618), as well as the type of work to the incidence of skin redness and itching, dermal necrosis and erythema with contingency coefficient (r) of 0.632; 0.626; and 0.504. In addition working period with chrome hole, skin redness and itching and skin burn has a strong correlation with contingency coefficients (r) of 0.707; 0.626; 0.539. There is also a strong correlation between the use of PPE with dermal edema incidence (r = 0.707). Metal coating workers were suggested more careful when performing plating work and always use PPE that can minimize the contact between the skin with hexavalent chromium.

The Relationship between Endogenous Factors and Contact Dermatitis on Electroplating Workers in Durungbanjar

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“…It can also be affected if someone has a history of allergies (Hernita, 2011). Exposure to chromium in the metal coating process can have health effects on workers, especially those involved in the metal coating process (Fasya, 2018). The effect of chromium oxide exposure to the skin can cause irritation, allergic, and ulcers (International Labour Organization, 2015).…”

“…The modern way of manufacturing handicrafts, motorized vehicle components, and factory equipment includes metal coating process. Metal coating is an attempt made to coat a metal surface using chemicals in the form of zinc, copper, nickel, chromium which aims to increase the microstructure, durability physical properties of the object (Fasya, 2018).…”

Factors Related to Contact Dermatitis in Metal Industrial Workers 2022

“…Google Scholar The research conducted by Putri, Nirmala and Akifah, (2017), Fasya (2018), Wijayanti and Sumardiyono (2019), Alvira and Budi (2020), Budi (2020), Fitriah et al (2021 describe that contact duration, working type, personal hygiene, and PPE have stimulated the dermatitis occurrent. Total 6 articles from 12, discuss the contact dermatitis relationship with PPE usage and one article Edytya and Sulistyorini (2020) describes worker characteristic, PPE usage and personal hygiene.…”

“…Dermatitis analysis to the metal worker in Sidoarjo has described the strong correlation between age, work period, and PPE usage (Fasya, 2018).…”