Analysis of Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Fishermen in Kenjeran
Abstract
Indriati Paskarini, Dani Nasirul Haqi, Shintia Yunita Arini, Endang Dwiyanti, Putri Ayuni Alayyannur
Most of professions in the informal sector in Kenjeran area are fishermen, fish processors, marine craftsmen and makers of processed fish-based products. Fishermen are susceptible to Covid-19 transmission. This study aimed to identify the risk of being exposed to Covid-19 for fishermen in Kenjeran area. Method: The sample in this study were 70 fishermen taken through the total sampling method. The variables in this study were hazard, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. The data were collected using a questionnaire and observation. The results of risk identification were assigned a value (risk value) to determine the control. The risk assessment used the AS / NZS 4360: 2004 standard. Result: Based on the risk analysis table, it can be seen that fishermen's activities that carry medium and high risks include equipment preparation, weighing of fish haul, sales of fish and meeting with fellow fishermen. Conclusion: The risk of contracting Covid-19 for fishermen was higher outside their workplace. The fishermen do a lot of activities outside of their work.