Factors Influencing Workplace Accidents and the Performance of Koja Regional Hospital, North Jakarta

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Jakarta— Chemical Exposure Identified as Leading Cause of Workplace Accidents Among Hospital Nutrition Staff. Research conducted by Rahmat Aprianto, Erislan, Soehatman Ramli, and Sugiarto from Sahid University Jakarta and Bhamada Slawi University, published in January 2026 in the Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences (CJAS).

Research conducted by Rahmat Aprianto, Erislan, Soehatman Ramli, and Sugiarto mapped the factors causing workplace accidents and their impact on the performance of nutrition staff at Koja Regional General Hospital, North Jakarta.

The research team conducted the study throughout 2024 in the Nutrition Installation of Koja Regional Hospital. Using a quantitative survey approach, researchers distributed structured questionnaires to employees and analyzed the data with multiple linear regression. This method allowed the team to measure how different workplace factors influence both accident rates and employee performance.

The study examined nine categories of risk factors:

Human factors — age, years of service, fatigue, stress, and compliance with protective equipment
Equipment — condition and placement of tools
Ergonomics — posture and work methods
Chemical factors — exposure to gases, oils, and cleaning substances
Environmental factors — temperature, lighting, cleanliness, and noise
Technical or infrastructure factors — work procedures and building conditions
Administrative factors — work schedules and availability of protective gear
Management factors — supervision, training, and standard operating procedures
Occupational safety programs (OHS) — implementation of safety policies

Key Findings

Statistical analysis shows that all nine factors collectively have a significant effect on workplace accidents. The F-test value of 15.220 with significance below 0.05 confirms that the combination of human, environmental, technical, and organizational variables directly influences accident occurrence and worker performance.

However, the impact of each factor varies.

• Chemical exposure is the dominant risk factor.
Chemical hazards recorded the highest regression coefficient (β = 0.623). This indicates that increased exposure to chemical substances strongly correlates with higher accident rates and reduced employee performance. Cleaning agents, cooking oils, steam vapors, and other chemical elements commonly found in hospital kitchens pose the most serious threat.

• Strong management reduces accident risk.
Management factors showed a negative relationship with workplace accidents (β = −0.435). Effective supervision, clear procedures, and regular safety training significantly lower the likelihood of injury.

Safe environmental conditions matter.
Better lighting, controlled temperatures, non-slippery floors, and clean workspaces were associated with fewer accidents, reinforcing the importance of proper facility maintenance.

• Ergonomics and administration still require attention.
Poor working posture, repetitive tasks, and poorly arranged schedules also contribute to risk, although their effect is not as strong as chemical exposure.

According to Rahmat Aprianto from Sahid University Jakarta, the findings emphasize the need for tighter chemical control in hospital kitchens. The research team notes that improved safety management and supervision can directly lower accident rates while boosting employee performance.

Why This Matters

Nutrition staff are essential to hospital operations. They ensure patients receive safe and timely meals, which play a role in recovery. Yet their work environment combines industrial kitchen hazards with hospital-grade sanitation demands. When accidents occur, the impact extends beyond individual workers to service disruptions and patient care quality.

This study provides practical guidance for healthcare administrators and policymakers:

Hospitals should strengthen chemical handling protocols, including safer storage, labeling, and ventilation systems.
Regular occupational safety training must focus on chemical use, protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
Improving physical work environments—anti-slip flooring, adequate lighting, and heat control—can significantly reduce injuries.
Strengthening hospital OHS management systems helps prevent accidents and supports employee productivity.

The research also highlights a broader issue: healthcare safety strategies often prioritize clinical areas while overlooking support departments. Nutrition installations, however, operate like industrial kitchens inside medical facilities and face equally serious risks.

Researcher Profiles

Rahmat Aprianto –Universitas Sahid Jakarta.
Erislan –Universitas Sahid Jakarta.
Soehatman Ramli –Universitas Sahid Jakarta.
Sugiarto –Universitas Bhamada Slawi.

Research Source

Aprianto, R., Erislan, Ramli, S., & Sugiarto. (2026). Factors Influencing Workplace Accidents and the Performance of Koja Regional Hospital, North Jakarta. Contemporary Journal of Applied Sciences (CJAS), 4(1), 33–42.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.55927/cjas.v4i1.123

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