Risk Factors Associated with Occupational Contact Dermatitis Symptoms Among Operator Employees at PT Daya Satya Abrasives

This study examines the factors associated with occupational contact dermatitis among operators at PT Daya Satya Abrasives, a company that manufactures sandpaper utilizing resin-based adhesives. A cross-sectional analytical observational design was employed, with purposive sampling of 63 operators. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using chi-squares and Fisher’s Exact tests. The novelty of this study lies in its identification of significant associations between the duration of exposure, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and personal hygiene and the incidence of contact dermatitis among industrial operators. The results revealed significant associations between the duration of exposure, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and personal hygiene, and the incidence of contact dermatitis (p < 0.05). In contrast, no significant associations were found with age, length of employment, or history of skin disease. The findings highlight the critical role of PPE compliance, hygiene practices, and exposure duration in the prevention of occupational contact dermatitis.