HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION METHODS ON WORK IN CONFINED SPACES

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of potential hazards and safe work procedures in the confined space area of ​​the working of the oil and gas industry. The research method used was the application research method with a case study approach in the oil and gas industry in Balikpapan. The results showed that the potential danger in the room was limited by the danger of lack of oxygen, fire, poisoning explosion, irritation, static electricity, mechanical energy, extreme room temperature, dehydration, insufficient air circulation, slippery surfaces and ergonomic hazards. Safe working procedures in confined spaces were ensuring a safe working environment, use of PPE and work safety equipment, isolation of mechanical equipment, cleaning of gases and liquids, adequate air ventilation and adequate communication systems. The results of the study also recommended supporting the success of work in the confined space area to always be aware of the possibility of toxic gas, low oxygen concentrations and excess, the danger of work equipment and workers equipped with a gas tester.Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memberikan gambaran potensi bahaya dan prosedur kerja aman di area confined space lingkungan kerja industri minyak dan gas bumi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian aplikasi dengan pendekatan studi kasus di lingkungan industri minyak dan gas bumi di kota Balikpapan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa potensi bahaya diruang terbatas meliptui bahaya kekurangan oksigen, kebakaran, ledakan, keracunan, iritasi, listrik statis, energy mekanis, suhu ruangan ekstrim, dehidrasi, sirkulasi udara tidak cukup, permukaan licin dan bahaya ergonomis. Prosedur kerja aman di ruang terbatas dengan cara memastikan lingkungan kerja aman, penggunaan APD dan alat keselamatan kerja, isolasi peralatan mekanik, pembersihan gas dan cairan, ventilasi udara yang cukup dan sistim komunikasi cukup. Hasil penelitian juga merekomendasikan untuk mendukung sukses pekerjaan di area confined space agar selalu mewaspadai kemungkinan adanya gas beracun, konsentrasi oksigen yang rendah dan berlebih, bahaya peralatan kerja dan pekerja dibekali dengan gas tester