Bowtie Method: Study of Occupational Health and Safety Risks in Cement Production Process

The kiln area is an area that has a very complex hazard potential in the cement production process. This study aimed to assess the risks of occu pational safety and health during the production process in the kiln area of PT. X uses the bowtie method. This study used a qualitative descriptive design. The informants used were three managers of the clinker produc tion department, one safety manager, and one field operator. Research data were collected through interviews and observations. The data were analyzed qualitatively using the bowtie method. The study results stated that hot dust could be dangerous if it comes out of the system caused by positive pressure, such as the Induced Draft Fan (IDF) turning off, causing losses such as burns to workers. Heat can be dangerous if it experiences a significant increase due to excess fuel, causing losses, such as health-re lated illnesses. Preventive controls were carried out such as routine in spections. Mitigation controls were carried out such as light signals. Esca lation factors can thwart hot dust and heat control, such as the defor mation of raw meals. Escalation factor control, such as the implementation of work instructions. PT. X has carried out control in the kiln area, but ad ditional controls are needed.