CHEMICAL SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM: EDUKASI PENYIMPANAN BAHAN KIMIA AMAN DAN KESIAPSIAGAAN MENGHADAPI TUMPAHAN BAGI KARANG TARUNA RT 4 RW 3 CINERE
Abstract
Improper storage of chemicals and a lack of understanding regarding how to handle simple chemical spills remain common problems in communities. If not handled properly, these conditions can pose health risks, cause injuries, trigger fires, and result in environmental pollution. Since the Karang Taruna RT 4 RW 3 Cinere is a youth group involved in various social activities, its members need training on the safe use and storage of household chemicals and basic chemicals used in environmental activities. The objective of this community service activity is to enhance the knowledge and skills of Karang Taruna members regarding the safe storage of chemicals and the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling simple chemical spills. The methods used include educational sessions, interactive discussions, demonstrations of proper chemical storage, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The methods used included educational sessions, interactive discussions, demonstrations of proper chemical storage, and assessments via pre-tests and post-tests. The activities were conducted in a participatory manner, involving all participants in the learning process and field practice. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants’ understanding of chemical classification, hazard identification, the use of safety labels and symbols, safe storage techniques, and simple spill response procedures. In addition, participants were able to independently apply basic SOPs for chemical spill response and understand the importance of a safety culture in their daily activities. This activity had a positive impact in the form of increased public awareness and capacity to prevent the risk of accidents caused by chemicals within the community. Penyimpanan bahan kimia yang tidak sesuai prosedur dan kurangnya pemahaman mengenai penanganan tumpahan bahan kimia sederhana masih menjadi permasalahan yang sering ditemukan di lingkungan masyarakat. Apabila tidak ditangani dengan benar, kondisi tersebut dapat menimbulkan risiko kesehatan, cedera, kebakaran, dan pencemaran lingkungan. Karena Karang Taruna RT 4 RW 3 Cinere adalah kelompok pemuda yang terlibat dalam berbagai kegiatan sosial, mereka membutuhkan pelatihan tentang keselamatan dalam penggunaan dan penyimpanan bahan kimia rumah tangga dan sederhana yang digunakan dalam kegiatan lingkungan. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan anggota Karang Taruna tentang praktik penyimpanan aman bahan kimia dan penerapan Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) penanganan tumpahan bahan kimia sederhana. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyuluhan, diskusi interaktif, demonstrasi penyimpanan bahan kimia yang benar, serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyuluhan, diskusi interaktif, demonstrasi penyimpanan bahan kimia yang benar, serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Kegiatan dilaksanakan secara partisipatif dengan melibatkan seluruh peserta dalam proses pembelajaran dan praktik lapangan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai klasifikasi bahan kimia, identifikasi bahaya, penggunaan label dan simbol keselamatan, teknik penyimpanan yang aman, serta langkah-langkah penanganan tumpahan sederhana sesuai prosedur. Selain itu, peserta mampu menerapkan SOP dasar penanganan tumpahan bahan kimia secara mandiri dan memahami pentingnya budaya keselamatan dalam aktivitas sehari-hari. Kegiatan ini memberikan dampak positif berupa peningkatan kesadaran dan kapasitas masyarakat dalam mencegah risiko kecelakaan akibat bahan kimia di lingkungan komunitas.Keywords
Safety education, chemicals, safe storage, chemical spill SOP, Karang Taruna, Edukasi keselamatan, bahan kimia, penyimpanan aman, SOP tumpahan bahan kimia
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