ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FROM FUEL DAILY STORAGE TANK FIRES AT DIESEL POWER PLANT X

Abstract

Diesel Power Plants (PLTD) are still the mainstay of power generation sources in various regions, including at the
industrial sector. The PLTD load increase will encourage an increase in the quantity of fuel per unit time. The use
of fuel for the use of diesel engines can also be a potential hazard for workers and the public, especially related to
the potential fire hazard. This study aims to analyze the causes of fires in the fuel daily storage tank at PLTD X.
This study is a case study that examines and evaluates qualitatively the application of Occupational Health and
Safety (OHS) requirements related to the occurrence of daily fuel storage tank fires compared to several national
regulations and international standards, including (1) Regulation of the Minister of Manpower RI (Permenaker)
No. 37 of 2016, (2) Permenaker No. 38 of 2016, (3) Permenaker No. 12 of 2015, (4) Permenaker No. 4 of 1980, (5)
Kepmenaker No. 186 and 187 of 1999, (6) API 650, (7) PUIL. Lesson learned and recommendations based on
research results that the generator exhaust pipe must be isolated and able to prevent a maximum temperature of 70
oC, the daily fuel storage tank genset must be equipped with bund walls, bonding, grounding, not placed directly
on the top of the generator engine, and able to accommodate fuel for 8 hours of operation. It is also necessary to
clean and check the tank prior to filling to ensure there is no leakage from the fuel.