ANALYSIS OF LEVELS OF HEAVY METAL (Pb) IN HAIR OF EMPLOYEES OF PT. X ANGSANA TANAH TANAH BUMBU ATOM ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER (AAS)

Authors

  • I Putu Indra Sagita Sari Mulia University
  • Rahmadani Rahmadani Sari Mulia University
  • Faisal Rahman Sari Mulia University

Keywords:

Hair, Field employees, Offices, Lead (Pb).

Abstract

Background : Lead (Pb) or lubricant is a heavy metal that can cause toxicity in the human body. Lead pollution is caused by many factors, one of which is the use of fuel or exhaust gas from heavy equipment vehicles. The process of entering lead in the body can be through the air and penetrates the skin.

Objectives : To identify the element of lead in the employee's body and to determine the effect of different types of employees at PT. X Angsana Tanah Bumbu on lead levels in the body.

Methods : The research design used was observational analytic with a cross sectional design. Population and sample are employees of PT. X Angsana Tanah Bumbu, totaling 16 people, were taken using purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Independent sample t-test with 95% confidence level.
Result : The minimum level of lead heavy metal is 17.954 mg/kg and the maximum lead content is 67.114 mg/kg. Based on the results of the analysis using the Independent sample t-test, it was obtained that the significance value = 0.022 (Ha <0.05) there was an effect of the type of employee on the lead (Pb) level in the hair of PT. X Angsana Tanah Bumbu.
Conclusion : Differences in lead levels in employees of PT. X Angsana Tanah Bumbu is caused by field employees being exposed to lead caused by exhaust gas from heavy equipment vehicles, while in offices they are not exposed to heavy equipment exhaust gases but from hair coloring.

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2021-12-22