Risk Assessment, Risk Management, and Risk Communication in the Carpet Industry: PT. 'X' Pandaan. East Jawa

There are many work-related accidents and diseases caused by weak risk management efforts. Risk management can be done by starting with a risk assessment. Risk assessment is an important aspect of occupational health and safety. The garment textile manufacturing industry has a high risk of occupational health and safety. This study aims to identify the level of occupational health and safety risks and provide control recommendations. This research was descriptive using the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) method. The results of the identification show that out of the 4 work stages and 19 job descriptions, 10 descriptions or 52.6% are at high risk for Occupational Safety and Health. Identified hazards include chemical, physical, ergonomic and fire hazards. High risks include hazards from chemicals as raw materials for the process of making carpets. Several control measures have been taken, but to ensure the health and safety of workers, additional efforts must be made such as personal protective equipment, special masks for use in chemical hazards and work accident emergency response procedures. Risk communication in drug companies is running well

PERBAIKAN PROSES PENGIRISAN ADONAN DAN KEMASAN KERUPUK DI UKM MITRA UD. INDAH PRATAMA DESA KILENSARI KECAMATAN PANARUKAN KABUPATEN SITUBONDO

Beberapa kendala yang dihadapi oleh perajin kerupuk ikan dan cumi di Desa Kilensari diantaranya minimnya teknologi pengirisan adonan kerupuk dan teknologi pengemasan. Pengirisan adonan kerupuk yang berbentuk lonjong (“lontongan”) hanya menggunakan pisau dan telenan sehingga waktu produksi lama dan ketebalan irisan kerupuk tidak seragam, sedangkan proses pengemasan menggunakan plastik yang direkatkan dengan lilin dan ujung diikat menggunakan tali rafia. Teknologi yang telah diintroduksi yaitu dengan perbaikan metode pengirisan adonan serta pengemasan berupa mesin pengiris adonan kerupuk dan handsealer yang memenuhi syarat LLM (Low Technology, Low Investment, dan Marketable) melalui fasilitasi mesin pengiris adonan kerupuk dan handsealer. Selain itu Well Proven Technolgy yang diterapkan yaitu teknologi bersifat praktis, mudah diterapkan pada masyarakat pada umumnya, serta bisa meningkatkan produktivitas kerja dengan waktu yang lebih efisien dan kapasitas produksi bertambah. Luaran kegiatan ini yaitu (1) penurunan waktu produksi, kemudahan proses pengirisan adonan kerupuk lontongan, dan tebal kerupuk seragam, (2) kemudahan proses sealing dan perbaikan kemasan, (3) pemahaman terhadap manajemen industri (Aspek Produksi, Teknik Pengemasan dan Bauran Pemasaran) yang diketahui dari hasil pre test dan post test yang telah diberikan, dan (4) terbukanya wawasan Mitra akan pentingnya bauran pemasaran

Enhancing anaerobic digestion of wild seaweed Gracilaria verrucosa by co-digestion with tofu dregs and washing pre-treatment

Marine biomass (such as wild seaweed Gracilaria verrucosa) is highly abundant in Indonesia and has been highlighted as a potential biomass resource for bioenergy production. Furthermore, agro-industrial waste (such as tofu dregs/TD which arises from large-scale production in the country) is rich in carbohydrates and proteins, and is therefore considered a viable feedstock for production of high-value added products. This study aimed to investigate the co-digestion of wild seaweed G. verrucosa (WGv) with TD and its impacts on biogas and methane production. The biochemical methane potential (BMP) test was operated for 28 days at temperature of 37 °C. The co-digestion of WGv with TD at 90:10 and 80:20 ratios significantly increased the specific methane potential (SMP), giving an average of 98 LCH4/kgVS and 120 L CH4/kgVS, respectively. Addition of co-digestion substrates promoted co-metabolism in the digesters, increasing the ability of the microorganism to effectively digest the organic matter present in the feedstock’s mixture. The washing pre-treatment reduced the concentration of inorganic compounds and salts within the wild seaweed G. verucosa, leading to an improvement in biogas and methane yield. The mass balance illustrated that this process configuration led to a reduction in the quantity of digestate to be managed (i.e. dewatering, transport, and land/soil application). This will subsequently reduce the cost and energy requirements for sludge management, estimated at 37%. Therefore, the co-digestion of WGv with TD and the application of a washing pre-treatment stage prior to AD can positively enhance biogas and methane production. In-depth investigation for optimal valorisation using AD technology is highly essential

EFEKTIVITAS PELAKSANAAN BIMBINGAN PERKAWINAN DI KANTOR URUSAN AGAMA GEDANGAN SIDOARJO

This article aims to determine the effectiveness of the Marriage Guidance program in KUA, Gedangan District, Sidoarjo. This research is qualitative field research with inductive data analysis. The result of this research is that the implementation of Marriage Guidance at KUA Gedangan Sidoarjo is in line with the Decree of the Director-General of Islamic Community Guidance Number 379 of 2018 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Prenuptial Marriage Guidance for Prospective Brides. The program of Marriage Guidance at the KUA, Gedangan District, which has only been implemented for the last two years, has been ineffective because there are several inhibiting factors, including funding, facilities, and infrastructure, and implementation time. After all, the bride and groom cannot attend due to work and the lack of desire for the prospective bride to participate in Marriage Guidance. Therefore, the KUA emphasizes the process of rafa ‘both’ administrative rafa’ and rafa’ of the future bride and groom’s readiness, with the hope of reducing the number of divorces that occur in Gedangan Sidoarjo

The assessment of interleukin-1 in chronic kidney disease patients with periodontitis following non-surgical periodontal therapy

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and periodontitis have an impact on patient’s morbidity and mortality. Periodontitis increases the inflammatory burden, which has been shown to impair renal function by altering serum inflammatory levels. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) has immunomodulatory properties that affect immunological responses of the host. Little is known regarding IL-1 alteration in CKD patients after non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Therefore, this study was aimed to assess and compare the level of IL-1 at baseline and after receiving NSPT. Materials & Methods: The study included twenty CKD patients with periodontitis (Group 1), twenty non-CKD patients with periodontitis (Group 2) and twenty healthy subjects (Group 3). During each visit, a blood sample was collected and the serum IL-1 concentration was analysed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Our findings showed that IL-1 level was significantly higher (p<0.05) in Group 1 [Mean (SD) = 0.91(0.39)]pg/ml as compared to Group 2 [Mean (SD)= 0.79(0.27)]pg/ml and Group 3 [Mean (SD) = 0.57(0.39)]pg/ml. Following NSPT, there was significant reduction (p<0.05) in IL-1 level in Group 1 and Group 2. The eGFR has improved from [Mean (SD)= 25.25 (9.93)] mL/min/1.73m2 to 30.3(11.73) mL/min/1.73m2 post NSPT. Discussion: This study found that CKD patients with periodontitis exhibited a more severe systemic inflammatory response than non-CKD patients and healthy subjects. NSPT reduced the inflammatory markers and delay the progression of CKD. IL-1 is a promising inflammatory marker for monitoring CKD progression. Therefore, multicentre and larger sample size studies are needed in the future

Epidemiological observations of invasive group B Streptococcus infections in six major hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia

Objective: To address the lack of research on invasive group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections in Malaysia and Southeast Asia through a comprehensive analysis of GBS isolates obtained from hospitals. Methods: Medical records from patients with GBS infection isolated from the sterile site, such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid from 14 July 2019 to 15 December 2020, were reviewed from six major hospitals in Peninsular Malaysia. Inclusion criteria were invasive GBS, sterile sites and non-repeated GBS isolated from the same patients in the same admission. Viable isolates were re-identified for GBS and serotyped. Results: A total of 118 patients were eligible, with a majority of non-pregnant adults (76.3%). Over half of the patients (62.7%) had underlying medical conditions, with diabetes as the most common disease, followed by respiratory disease, renal disease, cardiovascular disease and skin and soft tissue disease. The most common manifestations were sepsis, followed by soft tissue abscess, diabetic foot ulcer, wet gangrene and cellulitis. The overall mortality was 7.6%. The most common serotype was serotype V. Conclusions: Invasive GBS infection among non-pregnant adults showed a rising trend, particularly among diabetic individuals. The study underscores the importance of reducing risk factors and highlights the necessity of developing GBS vaccination as a preventive strategy for both infants and adults

The assessment of interleukin-10 and periodontal parameters in chronic kidney disease patients with inflammation of the gum and tooth-supporting tissues following periodontal therapy

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by kidney structure and function abnormalities. CKD also includes permanent nephron loss and a decline in glomerular filtration rate. Most CKD patients have periodon¬titis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums and tooth-supporting tissues. Periodontitis is linked to CKD due to the hyper-inflammatory state in both conditions. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an inflammatory marker with immuno¬modulatory properties influencing the host’s immune responses. Little is known regarding the effect of periodontal therapy on inflammatory markers and periodontal parameters in CKD patients with periodontitis. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the levels of IL-10 and periodontal parameters before and after receiving periodontal ther¬apy. Methods: Twenty CKD patients with periodontitis (Group 1) and twenty non-CKD patients with periodontitis (Group 2) participated in this study. A blood sample was collected during each visit. Serum IL-10 concentration was analysed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The periodontal parameters such as periodontal probing depth, clinical attachment loss, gingival bleeding index and plaque score were also measured. Results: Our findings revealed that IL-10 level was significantly higher (p<0.05) in Group 1 [Mean (SD) = 1.301(0.29)pg/ml] than in Group 2 [Mean (SD)= 0.81(0.27)pg/ml]. Following periodontal therapy, there was a significant reduction (p<0.05) in IL-10 levels and periodontal parameters in both groups. Conclusion: Periodontal therapy has shown improvement in both inflammatory markers and periodontal parameters. IL-10 is a promising inflammatory marker for monitoring the pro¬gression of CKD. Therefore, multicentre and larger sample size studies are needed in the future

Isolation And Characterization Of Cockroach Endosymbiont Bacteria With Potential To Produce Hydrolytic Enzyme Of Organic Material

Cockroaches are one of the most popular decomposers in organic matter processing. Its ability to decompose organic matter is supported by the association with the digestive tract microbiota. Microbial exploration of the cockroach gastrointestinal tract is still rarely studied, especially in Indonesia. This study aims to obtain potential bacterial isolates that produce enzymes that can decompose of organic matter derived from cockroach midgut. Cockroach samples were obtained from household organic wastes composts. Midguts of cockroach sample were surgically removed, mashed aseptically, and inoculated into nutrient agar medium. Endosymbiont bacteria grown in the media then purified, characterized, and tested for enzymatic abilities such as amylase, protease, lipase and cellulase. The abundance of cockroach midgut endosymbiont bacteria was detected as much as 1.1 x 104 CFU/mL. A total of 20 endosymbiont bacterial isolates had different characters and had the ability to hydrolyze starch, cellulose, protein, and lipid. Three potential bacterial isolates in hydrolyzing starch, cellulose, protein, and lipid were EKA 4, EKA 8, and EKA 20. Cockroach endosymbiont isolates are potential to be applied for organic waste treatment