Implementation of Job Safety Analysis as Risk Assessment of X-Ray Radiography on Radiography Laboratory National Research and Innovation Agency

Abstract

The usage of ionizing radiation (radioisotopes and radiation generating equipment) is developed each year worldwide for various industrial applications such as non-destructive test radiography for industrial examinations. Industrial radiography is one of the important and indispensable applications of ionizing radiation, where radiation sources are used to find out any defects in the weld joints or castings. The work systems and work processes on that application on National Research and Innovation Agency will cause a lot of potential hazards and risks such as the use and operation of machinery, equipment, and chemical materials. Some of the worker activities event on preliminary observations when the X-Ray Industrial Radiography operates, and in the darkroom, may cause radiation accidents which is leading to various biological effects. This study aimed to describe the potential hazards and risk assessment by using Job Safety Analysis (JSA) obtained based on direct interviews and observations and provide recommendations on the control of hazards in accordance with the standards. All the potential hazards resulting from each stage of operation were identified and the consequences were mapped. The hazards analyzed followed a semi-quantitative method. As a result, potential hazards are controlled and the safety of workers is fulfilled.