| dc.description.abstract | Air pollution is an environmental problem that can cause health issues. Motor vehicles contribute to 70% of air pollution in the form of lead emissions produced from vehicle exhaust fumes. The exhaust gases from motor vehicles are directly released into the road environment, often in close proximity to communities. Therefore, motorcycle workshop workers are vulnerable to lead exposure as they belong to a group of people who engage in activities around busy roads. The purpose of this study is to analyze lead (Pb) exposure in hair and the characteristics of workers as well as health complaints among motorcycle workshop workers in the Medan Baru District. This research is a quantitative study with a descriptive approach. Data collection involves interviews using a questionnaire and lead level measurements in hair at UPT Laboratorium Kesehatan Daerah Medan. The research sample consisted of 21 motorcycle workshop workers selected through purposive sampling. The research results indicate that motorcycle workshop workers are generally in the age category of ≤ 25 years, with 11 individuals (52.4%). The majority of them have worked as motorcycle workshop workers for 6 - 10 years, and 18 workers (85.7%) have daily working hours exceeding 8 hours. All the samples met the WHO criteria, with lead levels ≤ 12 µg/g. The highest recorded lead level was 11.67 µg/g, and the lowest was 5.375 µg/g. In terms of the workers behavior, 15 individuals (71.4%) had insufficient knowledge, 15 individuals (71.4%) had a poor attitude, and 19 individuals (90.5%) had inadequate practices. All workers (100%) reported experiencing health complaints, with the most common complaints being fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and headache. A recommendation for motorcycle workshop workers is to use personal protective equipment (PPE) while working to help mitigate health risks associated with their work. | en_US |
