Implementation of informative mannequin technology to improve occupational health and safety aspects in automotive engineering workshop.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of Informative Mannequin technology that can speak to remind students about Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) when carrying out Practical Work in the automobile workshop area and its impact on improving Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) aspects. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a sample of 60 students who are carrying out practical work in the Automotive Engineering Workshop of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Data collection used an open questionnaire to measure the performance rating of OHS equipment when doing practical work. The result shows students’ performance rating in using safety equipment during practical work after the use of Informative Mannequin technology is 78%. This is because mannequin technology as a learning medium makes it easier for students to understand the SOPs that apply when practical work in the workshop area. In addition, the mannequin technology used has audio media for delivering messages and awareness about the importance of OHS before starting practice so that it can remind students when there are SOPs that have not been implemented. The impact of using the mannequin technology is the improvement in the OHS aspects and student awareness regarding the SOPs when carrying out practical work in the Automotive Engineering Workshop area.