Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja di Industri Pengolahan Kelapa Sawit: Evaluasi, Optimalisasi Kepatuhan Regulasi, dan Implementasinya di PT S

Abstract

Industri kelapa sawit memiliki peran penting dalam ekonomi nasional di banyak negara, termasuk Indonesia, tetapi juga dihadapkan pada tantangan lingkungan dan ketenagakerjaan, terutama terkait keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja (K3). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi aspek hukum terhadap K3 di industri pengolahan kelapa sawit, khususnya di PT S di Sumatera Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan desain cross-sectional dan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dan analisis dokumen SMK3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa PT S telah memiliki kebijakan dan komitmen K3, meskipun masih ada aspek yang perlu dievaluasi kembali seperti sosialisasi kebijakan ke seluruh pekerja. Perusahaan telah mengidentifikasi risiko dan melakukan langkah-langkah pencegahan, tetapi masih perlu meningkatkan jumlah ahli K3 dan pelatihan K3 untuk karyawan. Sarana dan prasarana K3 seperti APAR, hydrant, dan detektor asap sudah tersedia, tetapi laboratorium K3 masih diperoleh dari pihak ketiga. Pemantauan dan evaluasi kinerja telah dilakukan melalui audit internal dan eksternal. Selain itu, melalui pemantauan dan evaluasi kinerja yang didasarkan pada standar hukum, perusahaan terus meningkatkan sistem K3 mereka, memastikan kepatuhan terhadap peraturan yang berlaku, namun partisipasi karyawan dalam pelatihan SMK3 masih rendah.

Palm oil industry plays a significant role in the national economy of many countries, including Indonesia, but it also faces environmental and labor challenges, especially related to occupational health and safety (OHS). This study aims to analyze the implementation of legal aspects regarding OHS in the palm oil processing industry, particularly at PT S in North Sumatra. The research method used is qualitative with a cross-sectional design, collecting data through in-depth interviews and analysis of SMK3 documents. The results show that PT S has OHS policies and commitments, although there are aspects that need to be re-evaluated such as policy dissemination to all workers. The company has identified risks and taken preventive measures but still needs to increase the number of OHS experts and provide OHS training for employees. OHS facilities such as fire extinguishers, hydrants, and smoke detectors are available, but the OHS laboratory is still obtained from third parties. Performance monitoring and evaluation have been conducted through internal and external audits. Furthermore, through performance monitoring and evaluation based on legal standards, the company continues to improve its OHS system, ensuring compliance with regulations, but employee participation in OHS training remains low.