Abstrac Ta Miaw
Abstrac Ta Miaw
ABSTRAK
ABSTRACT
The residential area of Kampung Tanjung, Gunung Sarik Village, Kuranji District is
located around the excavated area originating from the hilly area. Soil excavation transportation
activities generate dust that interferes with community activities. The purpose of this study was
to determine the level of ambient dust and complaints of respiratory tract disease in settlements
in the clay mining area of Gunung Sarik, Padang City.
The type of research used is descriptive with quantitative research methods. This
research was conducted at two points, namely in residential areas around the clay excavations of
Gunung Sarik, Padang City. Sampling was carried out on 23 May and 24 May 2022 and then
analyzed at the Padang Health Polytechnic Laboratory. Primary data were obtained from
interviews and direct observations in the field.
The results showed that the results showed that the dust content exceeded the quality
standard with an average of 0.246 g⁄(Nm^3). The highest dust content is 0.280 g⁄(Nm^3) at
sample point I and with weather conditions of 30.2℃, humidity 58% and east wind direction
with wind speed 1.44 m/s and the lowest dust content is 0.180 g⁄ (Nm^3), at sample point II and
the weather conditions are 34.2 , humidity 52% and east wind direction with wind speed 1.91
m/s. Based on the results of interviews conducted with the community around Bandar Create
Market, from 42 questionnaires distributed, 29 people had complaints of respiratory tract
diseases and 13 people who did not have respiratory tract complaints.
The suggestion of this research is for the village to urge the public to often water the
yard, dry roads and plant trees to reduce the level of dust flying in the air and reduce the impact
of dust on health.
It is hoped that the owner of the excavated land company will give direction to workers
to pay attention to the soil load on the truck carrying the excavation so that the tub is covered
with tarpaulin and the tub is not perforated to reduce dust coming out of the tailgate of the
transport truck.