SHORT-TERM MEMORY DISORDER (NEUROBEHAVIORAL) IN PRINTING SECTION WORKERS FOR MAKING BANNER/POSTER COMPANY ^Y^ (UMKM) IN BANDUNG REGENCY
Amelia Dwi Heryani, Purnomo, Dony Septriana Rosady, Ganang Ibnu Santosa

Occupational Health Deapartment, Faculty of medicine Islamic Bandung University

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Background: Company ^Y^, a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) located in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia, specializes in producing mats and printing services, including banner/poster production. With a monthly revenue of IDR 40,000,000, the company distributes its products through three online stores. The production process in the printing section uses raw materials such as flexy shoulder material to make banners, k512i printing ink containing hydrocarbon solvents (toluene), esters (ethyl acetate), and alcohol (butanol).
Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of neurobehavioral short-term memory impairment in printing workers of Company ^Y^, a MSME in Bandung Regency. This study examines the relationship between work factors and short-term memory impairment in printing workers. The findings of this study will contribute to the development of strategies to prevent and manage neurobehavioral short-term memory impairment in the workplace, which ultimately improves the health and well-being of printing workers in the MSME sector.
Research Method: Observation Analysis with direct observation and measurement with various hazard potential measuring tools. German Questionnaire Q18 and Digit Span (DGS) to detect neurotoxic symptoms
Conclusion: Ergonomic and chemical hazard potentials were found in this company. Chemical hazard potentials may cause neurobehavioral symptoms to be detected in workers.

Keywords: Neurobehavioral disorders, short-term memory, printing workers, UMKM, occupational health.

Topic: Occupational Health