IDENTIFICATION OF HUMAN ERRORS FACTORS TO REDUCING WORK ACCIDENT LEVELS IN BENGKULU CITY

Civil Engineering

Many opinions suggest that workplace accidents are closely related to human error, which is considered the main source of workplace accidents. Human error occurs when a series of activities in the field that have been planned, it turns out that it does not go as planned, so it fails to reach the expected target. Human error can occur due to many factors, such as, induced human error system, where the mechanism of the work system allows workers to make mistakes; induced human error design, namely the occurrence of errors due to poor work system design errors; and pure human error, errors originating from humans themselves, for example due to limited ability and work experience. This study aims to determine the priority factors of human error in reducing the level of workplace accidents in the city of Bengkulu. In general, the method of research analysis begins with determining the factors and research variables regarding human errors through literature studies, followed by collecting data through the distribution of questionnaires to 35 respondents in the city of Bengkulu. The study was conducted using an explorative study approach consisting of literature studies, questionnaire surveys, and expert interviews. Statistical data analysis was performed using the help of numerical processing computer programs and statistical data. The results of the study are based on the human error priority factors that have been identified, so to reduce the level of workplace accidents, more optimal control is needed regarding matters relating to work safety for all construction workers; the procedure for implementing construction activities must be clear, so as not to confuse workers; wages given to construction workers must be more adequate, so as not to force workers to overtime; regulate working hours so that workers are not too tired; and optimizing workers' rest time, not allowed to overtime if they have been working too long.

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