Evaluation of the implementation an active fire protection system in production unit PT. Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan
Department of Occupational Safety and Health Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(01), 2857–2866
Publication history:
Received on 23 December 2023; revised on 28 January 2024; accepted on 31 January 2024
Abstract:
PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan is a manufacturing company engaged in the ready-mix concrete industry. One of the potential unpredictable hazards during the concrete production process is fire. Fire is an unwanted ignition that is difficult to control, as it can result in losses of property, loss of life, and the interruption of the production process. Therefore, the objective of this research is to evaluate the compliance of the active fire protection system as a preventive and mitigating measure against the fire hazard at PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan. The research is observational and uses a descriptive method. The research findings indicate that the level of compliance with the implementation of the active fire protection system at PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan averages 83.33%. The evaluation of the implementation of fire extinguishers according to NFPA 10 is categorized as good (91%), the evaluation of hydrant implementation according to SNI 03-1745-2000 and Minister of Public Works Regulation No. 26/PRT/M/2008 is categorized as good (90%), and the evaluation of the implementation of fire alarms according to NFPA 72 is categorized as sufficient (68%). In conclusion, the compliance of the active protection system at PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk. Pasuruan is considered to be in the good category.
Keywords:
Active Fire Protection System; Fire extinguisher; Hydrant; Fire Alarm
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