Analysis of Occupational Safety and Health Management System Implementation in Laboratory Practices at Politeknik Negeri Madiun

Abstract

Practical learning activities in vocational higher education, particularly at Politeknik Negeri Madiun, are designed to develop technical competencies and often involve the use of laboratory equipment and production machinery. These activities inherently pose potential risks of occupational accidents if not supported by an adequate Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS). This study aims to analyze the extent of OSHMS implementation in laboratory practice sessions, focusing on institutional commitment, safety planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and management review. The research employed a questionnaire distributed to students, laboratory technicians, and supervising lecturers, complemented by field observations. Data were analyzed using a scoring method based on the Likert scale. The findings reveal that OSHMS implementation in laboratory practices at Politeknik Negeri Madiun falls within the “fairly good” category. However, several weaknesses remain, particularly in the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), dissemination of safety procedures, and consistency of supervision