Peningkatan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Pekerja dalam Penanggulangan Kebakaran melalui Pelatihan dan Simulasi Penggunaan APAR di Perusahaan

Abstract

Introduction: Fire emergencies in the workplace can threaten workers' safety, damage property, and disrupt business operations. Adequate knowledge and practical skills in using portable fire extinguishers are important components of workplace emergency preparedness.

Objective: This community service activity aimed to improve workers' knowledge and skills in fire prevention and emergency response through training and simulation of portable fire extinguisher (APAR) use at Company X.

Method: The activity involved 26 workers and was designed to include educational sessions, demonstrations, supervised practice, and evaluation. Knowledge assessment was planned using pre-test and post-test questionnaires, while practical skills were assessed using an observation checklist.

Results: The preliminary illustrative figures showed a mean knowledge score of 60.0 (SD 10.0) before training and 80.0 (SD 9.0) after training, representing a 20-point difference. The illustrative skills assessment indicated that 22 participants (84.6%) met the criteria for recognizing and inspecting APAR, while 18 participants (69.2%) met all critical checklist steps. These figures require verification against the original evaluation records and should not be interpreted as actual findings.

Conclusion: Fire safety training combining education, demonstration, and supervised practice is a relevant approach to workplace emergency preparedness. Actual pre-test, post-test, and skills-assessment data are required to establish the effectiveness of the activity.