Improving the OSH Knowledge of Indonesian Forestry Workers by Using Safety Game Application: Tree Felling Supervisors and Operators
Abstract: This research
focused on the possibility to improve the possession of OSH knowledge of
Indonesian forestry workers, especially of both supervisor and operators who
carried heavy responsibilities as executors of any forestry program. To meet
the demand of both respondent groups, a prototype of a board - education game
developed in 2015 called "The Felling Safety Games: Supervisor" was
up-graded and modified. Data derived from questionnaires, direct observation,
in-depth interviews, and logical assumption, provided information on (1) the
recent perception of OSH knowledge, (2) the success of the education game
implementation, and (3) factors that led to the success of the implementation.
The fact that all respondents in this research were overrated on their OSH knowledge
reflected serious problems in the field of OSH in the forestry work in
Indonesia. It was satisfying to know that the safety game showed a very
optimistic result, as the OSH knowledge of the workers were significantly
improved after only 2-6 game repetitions. Another factor that led to the
success of the implementation of the game was the performance of OSH agent who
played a role as facilitator during the game. However, a strong management
commitment developed based on a local-based OSH management system, remained as
an important requirement for the creation of a safe work behaviour change and
healthy workplace.
Author: Efi Yuliati Yovi, Yozo
Yamada, Mohammad Faiz Zaini, Chika Annisa Yonanda
Kusumadewi, Lerfi Marisiana
Kusumadewi, Lerfi Marisiana
Journal Code: jpkehutanangg160004