Abstract:
Hearing loss (noiseinduced hearingloss)is the hearing loss resulting from exposure to
noise is quite loud in a considerable period of time and is usually caused by noisy
environments work. Based on the results of PT. PLN (Persero) obtained Bagansiapiapi
exceeding 89 db standard limit Permenaker No.13 / Men / X / 2011, which is at risk
of hearing loss. The aim of research to determine the factors associated with hearing
loss in workers' section of the machine PT. PLN (Persero) Bagansiapiapi consist of
noise dose, age, years of smoking and ear protective devices. Type quantitative
analytical research withdesign. cross sectional population of 33 people and all of the
respondents. Samples were 33orang and all employees as respondents. Data
analysis of univariate and bivariate withtest. chi-square The results of the bivariate
analysis research showed ganggun hearing 17 respondents (51.5%), noise of 17
respondents (51.5%) age of 17 (48.5%), length of 17 respondents (51.5%), ability
smoke 20 respondents ( 60.5%), APT 22 respondents (66.5%). The results of
univariate study analissis bivariate correlation between hearing loss is noise dose
(Pvalue = 0.024) OR = 7.1, age (Pvalue = 0.000) tenure OR = 3.2 (Pvalue = 0.027) OR =
7 5, smoke toxicity (Pvalue = 0.001) OR = 2.2, ear protective devices (Pvalue = 0.009)
OR = 12. Conclusion are relationship factors associated with hearing loss in workers
machined parts PT. PLN (Persero) Bagansiapiapi is the noise dose, age, years of
smoking and ear protective devices. Suggestions companies need to conduct routine
supervision in the use of PPE, companies need to impose sanctions on workers who
do not wear PPE
